Why tomato is the ultimate skin care ingredient

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.)
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Do you use any beauty products containing the oh-so-wonderful tomato?
116 Member Comments
I've just bought a pack of tomato sheet masks. Looking forward to try
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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.
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I've seen the test on sun damage, before and after dosing on tomatoes, they really work!!!
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I love tomatoes!!! I never knew they could be soo beautiful!! Sound like their just right for refining my skin type. #rushesouttobuyeverythingtomato
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the yes to tomatoes range is amazing! highly recommend the scrub, cleanser and mask!! work wonders :)
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I know the nutritional benefits of tomato, but have never thought about using them on the skin.
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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
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Wow I never knew that!
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Who would have thought,
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So many products, I would in particularly like to try the Yes To range, it seems to be getting very popular.
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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
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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!
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I love tomatoes in my salad but thats about it, Ill have to give these products a go sometime.
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heard about the benefits of tomato also. Just love cherry tomatoes. The sweetness. Yum
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I'd love to try some of these, definitely worth seeing if they'd help, that's for sure!
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A very interesting article. While I knew the benefits of eating tomatoes I wasn't aware of all the beauty products that contained tomato extracts.
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Who knew tomatoes were so popular! I haven't used any tomato products, but will have to investigate them.
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i'm allergic to tomato. i understand that the natural acid in tomatoes could be good for the skin, but if you have an allergy what's the alternative?
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I want to try Burt's Bees Tomato Toner. Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants.
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Wow, this is the first I've heard of tomatoes in skin care products, how interesting!
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hmm... I wonder whether I can apply the tomato straight to my face to obtain all these skin benefits?
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i wont mind using it in my products. but i never heard about it before
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they almost whiten the skin
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i use it in one of my home made masks... beautiful
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