Those Bright red, little tangy and full of goodness, tomatoes have so much to offer not just for your overall health but also for a glowing skin.

Tomatoes have properties of such as such as phenolic compounds, phytochemical lycopene, carotenoids, potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C, antioxidants and other essential nutrients present in tomatoes can make your skin spot and blemish free too.

Tomatoes are known to have astringent and soothing properties along with a healthy boost of vitamin C that helps reduce acne and dark spots. It replenishes the skin with natural acidic properties and flushes out excess oil.

Tomato pulp is best used for removing suntan and can be used to treat open pores as well.

Whenever you are pressed for time, just cut the tomato and rub it in circular motion on your face and leave it till it dries off. This will help in good blood circulation and also hydrate the skin.

Some of the useful and easy homemade tomato facepack are as follows

Tomatoes and fuller’s earth( multani mitti)

Mix 1 tablespoon Fuller’s earth with 1-2 tablespoons tomato juice to make this pack. Apply it on your face, leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Pat your face till its dry and don’t forget to apply a face moisturiser. The Multani mitti (fuller’s earth) cleans the pores and tightens them whereas the tomato helps in giving a natural glow to your face.

Tomato and honey pack

Brighten dull skin with a brightening tomato and honey face mask. Tomato has a rich lycopene content which can slightly tan your skin giving you that gorgeous glowing look. Tomato will also protect your skin from UV lights, making it a natural sunscreen.

Blend the tomato till you get a smooth puree. Stir in the honey and mix well. Apply the mixture onto your face. Sit for 15 minutes to allow the mixture to sink deep. When the time is up, wash off with cold water. Pat your face dry.

Tomato and cucumber face pack-

Mixing two of the natures best findings, when mixed together, provides the best soothing and cooling effect along with helping to make the skin glow. Mix tomato juice with two tablespoons of cucumber paste. Add one tablespoon of honey to this face pack. Apply on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it with lukewarm water. Cucumber also works as a mild astringent along with providing a cooling effect, thus making it perfect for people with oily skin.