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We all have eaten tomatoes in our salads, burgers, pasta dishes and even raw, in one way or another. Tomatoes are a blend of vitamins, minerals, and acids making them beneficial for skin.
Tomato sugar scrubs harness the power of AHAs and antioxidants, offering a gentle yet effective exfoliation. It helps in achieving smoother and brighter skin in only a few days. Tomato sugar scrubs are beneficial for oily skin in the production of excess oil control and constant acne breakout.
Benefits Of Tomato And Sugar Scrub For Face
It is essential to know about the ingredients we put on our faces and what benefits one can have from using them. It is also beneficial for the customisation of the sugar scrubs.
1. Reduction in Excess Oil Production
Tomato sugar scrub does wonders for oily skin in control of excess oil production. It also reduces the size of pores creating smooth and flawless skin.
2. Exfoliation - Whiteheads, Blackheads, and Dead Skin
When tomato scrub is used regularly in the skincare routine, it helps in the removal of dead skin cells.
It happens due to sugar as well as enzymes tomatoes contain. Both of the ingredients work as a natural exfoliator.
3. Glow
Glowing skin can be easily attainable with tomato sugar scrub as it helps in evening out the skin tone with vitamins C & E promoting the skin’s natural colour.
4. Soothes Irritated Skin
Tomatoes have an anti-inflammatory agent which helps in aiding skin from irritable compounds.
It also contains vitamins C & E and beta-carotene that provide a soothing effect to the skin. It also contributes to soothing skin inflammation.
5. Youthful Appearance
With constant changes in climate and environmental stressors, even youth are getting the early signs of ageing.
Early signs of ageing are wrinkles, blemishes, spots, dark circles along with many others. Due to vitamin D tomatoes contains, help in keeping a youthful appearance.
DIY Tomato Sugar Scrub Recipes
DIY recipes for sugar scrubs do not poke a hole in one’s pocket. One can easily craft this sugar scrub in a few minutes with ingredients off the shelf. Results can be seen in a few days.
Recipe 1 - Tomato and Brown Sugar Face Scrub
With just two ingredients and under 5 minutes you can achieve a healthy glow at home with tomato and brown sugar face scrub.
Ingredients:
- Brown Sugar - ⅓ Cup
- Freshly Squeezed Tomato Juice - ½ Cup
Supplies:
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Juicer
- Air-Tight Mason Jar
Directions:
Step 1: With the help of a juicer, squeeze 1 or 2 tomatoes to get ½ cup of fresh tomato juice.
Step 2: In a bowl add the juice along with ⅓ cup of brown sugar to form a paste-like consistency.
Step 3: Store the tomato and brown sugar face scrub in the mason jar and use it whenever needed.
Recipe 2 - Tomato Lemon Sugar Scrub
Lemon naturally helps in brightening skin and removal of tan. Adding it with tomato and sugar helps in the removal of dirt and dead skin to promote a natural glow.
Ingredients:
- Tomato - 1
- Sugar - 1 Tablespoon
- Lemon Juice - 1 Teaspoon
Supplies:
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Blender
- Measuring Spoons
- Airtight Glass Container
Directions:
Step 1: Make a puree of tomato with the help of a blender.
Step 2: In a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar with the tomato puree.
Step 3: Mix the scrub and store it in an airtight container.
Recipe 3 - Tomato Sugar And Honey Scrub
To increase the power of the tomato sugar scrub you can customize it with honey. It is a natural humectant which works to retain moisture and hydration in the skin.
Ingredients:
- Tomato - 1
- Sugar - 1 Teaspoon
- Honey - 2 Teaspoon
Supplies:
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Grinder
- Measuring Spoons
Directions:
Step 1: Make a puree of tomato with the help of a grinder.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of honey in the bowl along with tomato puree and mix.
Conclusion
Tomato sugar scrub is a natural and effective DIY to achieve soft, glowing, and even skin tone in the comfort of your home without the use of any harsh chemicals on the skin. It is suitable for all skin types, especially for oily skin.
To get the best results, one should use tomato sugar scrub twice a week for oily skin, once a week for dry and sensitive skin, and 2 to 3 times for combination skin. It is recommended to do a patch test on one side of the face to look for any signs of irritation and redness.
