How to Use Tomato Oil for Anti-Acne Skin Care

Tomatoes' natural properties can be used to promote healthy skin.

Tomatoes contain Vitamin C and Vitamin A, both essential for promoting healthy skin. The acidic content of tomatoes provides a cooling astringent that rids the skin of bacteria and oil. Employing tomato oil to prevent acne is a natural way to fight bad skin without breaking the bank or purchasing one of the many anti-acne products on the market--some of which contain harsh chemicals. Using a simple tomato juice concoction and tomato pulp, you'll be on your way to clearer skin in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Fruit and vegetable juicer
• Tomatoes
• Lime juice
• Cotton pads or balls
• Soft washcloths

Instructions

1. Place one or two tomatoes into the juicer, and use it to create fresh tomato juice. (If your juicer produces pulp along with the juice, keep the pulp, which will be used later.)

2. Combine a teaspoon of lime juice with a tablespoon of tomato juice in a small bowl.

3. Wet a cotton pad or cotton ball in the tomato-lime juice mixture and dab the mixture on the acne area. Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes.

4. Gently wash the juice off with cool water and a soft washcloth.

5. Mash a tomato in a bowl, creating a pulp. (Or use the pulp from the juicer.)

6. Apply the pulp to the acne area with a cotton pad and let sit for roughly an hour.

7. Gently wash the pulp off with cool water and a soft washcloth.

8. Repeat daily to prevent acne build-up.

References

• Daily Glow: Homemade Skin Remedies Using Tomatoes
• CareFair.com: Tomato Skin Care Techniques