Why tomato is great for your skin

Did you know tomatoes are king when it comes to obtaining a youthful, glowy, acne-free face? True story. But don’t worry – eating them is not the only way you can soak up all their beauty benefits; they’re a key ingredient in many skin care products, too.

But why is tomato so good?

Tomatoes contain lycopene, you see, which attacks free radicals in their tracks. This helps to prevent sun damage, while also maintaining your skin’s moisture levels. You’ll also find tomatin in these plump little wonders, which is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits, making it ridiculously fantastic at healing skin wounds and acne, and reducing pore size too. Oh, and they are also loaded with vitamins - C, E, B6, B1, B3 and B2 to be exact – so they well and truly earn their skin care keep.

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So, if you’ve got oily, acne prone skin or are just after a bright complexion, why not give these products a whirl? You’ll be glad you did, trust me.

Yes To Tomatoes Skin Clearing Facial Mask and Acne Spot Stick: Both aimed at those with oily/combination/pimple prone skin, these tomato-filled gems make for one pimple healing, pore refining and redness-reducing experience.

La Biosthetique Perfection Corps Huile Corps: The tomato extract in this luxurious body and massage oil helps to combat visible signs of stress on the skin long after you’ve finished applying it.

Ella Bache Fruit d’Eclat a la Tomate Bio and Fruit d’Eclat Roll-On Eye Contour Serum: Containing organic tomato pulp, which is oh-so-full of minerals and antioxidants, this hard working team will leave your eyes and skin looking fresh, revitalised and anything but tired.

L’Oreal Professionnel Série Nature Richesse Masque: Want to maintain your shiny, glossy locks? The tomato lycopene in this beauty loot will protect your hair from future damage.

Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Toner: Burt loves a good natural ingredient, so we’re not surprised he’s embraced the humble tomato and its awesomeness. Using this little wonder will help balance the pH level of your skin and refine pores.

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato: OK, so this lippie doesn’t actually contain tomato, but its shade name includes the word tomato, which is good enough for me. Long wearing – yet non-drying – this lipstick will make your eyes glow. (Pair with bare eyes and bronzer for a stunning look.)

Do you use any beauty products containing the oh-so-wonderful tomato?

116 Member Comments

skincare junkie 13 Aug 2016 8:47 PM

I've just bought a pack of tomato sheet masks. Looking forward to try

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Seezora 15 Apr 2016 11:36 AM

I used to have terrible allergic reactions to tomatoes (all the skin on my body would turn red and split. Horrible). I still have to be careful not to have too much these days. I had a beauty treatment at Ella Bache not long ago, when they brought in a new tomato mask. It left my skin red raw so not the best thing for me.

Yohanna 16 Oct 2015 2:46 PM

I've seen the test on sun damage, before and after dosing on tomatoes, they really work!!!

Kezzaa86 13 Dec 2014 6:13 AM

Great article !

Elly999 12 Jun 2014 5:43 AM

I love tomatoes!!! I never knew they could be soo beautiful!! Sound like their just right for refining my skin type. #rushesouttobuyeverythingtomato

gennaoh38 10 Jun 2014 12:35 PM

the yes to tomatoes range is amazing! highly recommend the scrub, cleanser and mask!! work wonders :)

apple8 2 Dec 2012 11:04 AM

I know the nutritional benefits of tomato, but have never thought about using them on the skin.

Himlt 4 Sep 2012 7:24 AM

I love tomatoes I knew that they had vitamins but I didn't realize just how many - I will be checking out the Burt[s Bees

SheriBomb 1 Aug 2012 11:46 PM

Wow I never knew that!

LisOnLife 25 Jul 2012 8:11 AM

Who would have thought,

Princess Fiona1 1 May 2012 5:51 AM

So many products, I would in particularly like to try the Yes To range, it seems to be getting very popular.

Monika314 10 Apr 2012 3:11 AM

Yesssss! I have the Revlon Colorstay Liquid Lippy in Top Tomato! The colour is fierce - it's my fave! Stays on all day/night too! I feel like having a tomato salad now ;P

ibutler 8 Apr 2012 3:34 AM

I don't have any products with tomatoes in them but in reply to Princess Perfume - when I had acne I used to just rub a cut tomato on my face and leave it like a mask for a while, worked a treat!