| Treating acne naturally is becoming more popular | | | | when combined with tomatoes makes for an |
| as people are getting fed up with the over-hyped | | | | extremely effective face mask. Prepare by |
| promises and the poor results many chemically | | | | combining mashed avocado with the basic tomato |
| based treatments give, not to mention the | | | | mask recipe. Apply for 30 minutes to an hour and |
| continual cost of using those treatments. | | | | then rinse off. |
| This is why many people are reverting back to | | | | - Tomato and Yoghurt Face Mask - This is not |
| the methods used before pharmacy products | | | | only beneficial to those who are suffering from |
| became the popular way of treatment acne and | | | | acne but anyone who has sunburn or raw and |
| one such natural remedy is the use of tomatoes. | | | | itchy skin. The tomato's cooling effect combined |
| What are the benefits of Tomatoes? | | | | with the yogurt's protein boost leaves the skin |
| The humble tomato is probably the healthiest of | | | | cooled and softened. Crush half a tomato with |
| any of our fruits and vegetables and this is mainly | | | | two teaspoons of UNSWEETENED natural |
| down to it containing, amongst many other things, | | | | yoghurt, mix well and apply. Rinse off with warm |
| a high concentration of a vital anti-oxidant called | | | | water after about 30 minutes. |
| Lycopene. However, when used to treat acne the | | | | - Quick Tomato Treatment - Sometimes, time |
| main benefits of tomatoes are the cooling | | | | may be against you and you haven't the time to |
| elements it contains that soothe raw skin, natural | | | | make and use a face mask. Don't miss out on |
| astringents that help remove the excess of oils | | | | treatment! Simply cut a tomato in half and rub it |
| and Vitamin A and C that both revitalize the skin. | | | | on your face in a circular motion, concentrating on |
| What are the best ways to use Tomatoes when | | | | blackheads and cysts, then rinse and moisturize. |
| treating acne? | | | | - Tomato and Lime Lotion - Add together a |
| Apart from incorporating a good supply of | | | | tablespoon of tomato juice and 3 drops of lime |
| tomatoes into your diet tomatoes are used | | | | juice apply to your face or other affected area |
| directly on the affected areas of skin. The two | | | | with a cotton pad. After 15 minutes rinse your |
| ways of doing this are to use pulped tomatoes as | | | | face with warm water and moisturize. |
| a base for a face mask or the tomato juice as | | | | - Tomato and Honey - Simply mix tomato juice |
| an astringent. | | | | and honey together and apply to your skin. After |
| Here are some recipes that you may want to | | | | 15 minutes rinse thoroughly. Honey contains |
| try: | | | | pantothenic acid which is used affective in treating |
| - Basic Tomato Face Mask - Simply remove and | | | | acne vulgaris, it is also a natural moisturizer and |
| discard the seeds and skin from a tomato. Pulp | | | | has superb healing qualities so is naturally an |
| the tomato and apply to your face. After an hour | | | | excellent partner for the tomato when treating |
| or more, rinse off with warm water, pat dry and | | | | skin complaints. |
| moisturize. Repeat every day until your acne | | | | So next time you visit your local grocer or |
| clears. | | | | supermarket get a few extra tomatoes and try |
| - Tomato and Avocado Face Mask - Avocado | | | | out some of these recipes and you'll be amazed |
| contains antiseptic and moisturizing properties so | | | | how beneficial they will be. |