Always cut with the blade of the knife facing away from your hands and body.
It is best to wash your face before this treatment. If your pores are clean and free of dirt and bacteria, the tomato juice will have an easier time sinking in and doing its job.
Feel free to allow the tomato juice to sit on your face longer. It will not damage your skin in any way.
You can use this treatment two to three times a week. [5] X Research source
Honey is not only great for your skin, it helps hold the tomato mask in place without dripping and making a mess of your house. Tomato face masks, in addition to eliminating excess oil, are particularly effective in combating acne and lightening dark patches of skin. [7] X Research source
Again, it is wise to wash your face before using this treatment. Alternatively, you can lemon instead of lime. As they are both citrus fruits, they contain the same beneficial skin treatment agents. [9] X Research source Don’t mix in extra lime or lemon juice. Too much citrus acid on your skin for long periods of time can actually cause burns. [10] X Research source
It is not unusual for your skin to become itchy or tingly when allowing this mixture to sit. There are agents in the citrus fruits that cause itchiness in some people. It is not wise to allow this mixture to sit on your skin for more than 20 minutes, as you can suffer burns from prolonged exposure to citrus juices.
Always pat your skin dry and do not rub your skin with the towel. Rubbing can help spread bacteria. [13] X Research source
Again, tomatoes provide a number of benefits for your skin. In addition to reducing your pores (thereby eliminating some forms of mild or moderate acne), tomato and lime pore reducers lighten dark spots on the skin make your skin look brighter and younger.
There is no need to wash your face prior to using this treatment. The tomato and avocado mixture is designed to clean your pores out.
You can let the tomato and avocado sit for a little longer in order to provide deep pore cleansing. 45 minutes to an hour can help you achieve a deep cleanse.
This treatment will leave your skin feeling younger, more refreshed, and will help eliminate mild to moderate acne. Getting the mixture deep down into your pores removes the oil and bacteria that can clog pores, eliminating the root causes of pimples and blackheads.
You can use a whisk, spoon or other utensil to blend the tomato and yogurt.
While this treatment helps to remove oil, it is also particularly effective for alleviating the painful symptoms of sunburn. What is more, these cooling masks can actually lighten and reduce the appearance of acne scars.
