TOMATOES AS A NATURAL SKIN TONER

INTRODUCTION: As I continue to discuss the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables and their special benefits with regards to skin care,  the write ups here is not going to be discussed in isolation, there will be varieties of other natural health solutions as we progress. Having discussed cucumbers and carrots,  as natural skin toners, fresh tomatoes is not left out.

The benefits of consuming vegetables and fruits of all kind cannot be overemphasized,  as it is generally known that the proportion of plant foods in diets decreases the risk of heart diseases, diabetes,  cancer, obesity etc.

Equally true is the fact that high fruits and vegetable intake is also associated with healthy and glowing skin, healthy hair growth,  increase energy and controls weight gain.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATOES :

a) ANTI-CANCER: This means,  it combats cancer: tomatoes is very rich in vitamins A,  C and other antioxidants like Lutein,  Beta-carotene,  Lycopene as well as Alpha. as lifted from(www.medicalnewstoday.com) Lycopene-(is a red pigment present in tomatoes and other fruits, but is predominantly found in tomatoes ) it's antioxidant qualities play a protective role over prostrate cancer in men. It equally defends against other cancers like cervical cancer,  stomach cancer,  colon cancer,  lung cancer and so many others

b)  IMPROVE VISION : Vitamin A,  present in tomatoes aids in improving vision as well as night blindness.

C) BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART HEALTH: the antioxidants properties in tomatoes has been proven to improve  blood pressure risks and general heart condition..

Other benefits includes :
--Relieves Diabetes
--Reduce cholesterol level
--Reduce inflammation
--Protects against Urinary Tract Infection
--Protects the kidneys
--Protects against cardiovascular disease and so many others
--Prevents premature aging

TOMATOES AS A NATURAL SKIN TONER :

Tomatoes is rich in vitamins C,  and vitamins C is good for skin and general well being, because of its antioxidant property. Lack of vitamin C increases damage from sunlight,  pollution and smoke. This in turn causes wrinkles,  sagging skin blemishes and other effects.

Hence,  to revitalize your damaged skin,  remove blemishes,  and ward away wrinkles; just follow the treatment below for as long as necessary.

METHOD :
a) Get your fresh tomatoes
b) Wash,  crush and apply paste on face and neck,  leave for about 10-15 minutes or allow to dry.
c) Wash off,  and apply ur night cream
d) If you have a sever sunburn or blemish; apply the tomatoes paste on affected area, wash off when dry,  then using cotton wool apply extracted cucumber water or juice on same area, and when that is dry,  equally apply extracted carrot juice or water on same area, allow to dry,  then apply your night cream. Use as long as necessary,  and watch your skin revert to its healthy glow

In all tomatoes rich diets should be a priority,  due to its high content of vitamins C,  potassium, Folic acid, and a host of other antioxidants that are essential for a healthy living and a healthy glow.