Tomato Purée
Bringing the Whole Tomato to Soap
Organic Tomato Purée is made from fresh, ripe tomatoes that are washed, crushed, and strained to remove skins and seeds, then gently heated and concentrated into a smooth, richly colored pulp. It is thicker than tomato juice but lighter than paste — retaining both the body of the fruit and much of its naturally occurring plant chemistry.
In natural soapmaking, tomato purée earns its place for more than color or novelty. Tomatoes are naturally rich in lycopene, a carotenoid antioxidant responsible for their red-orange hue, as well as vitamin C, potassium, and naturally occurring fruit acids. Together, these compounds contribute to a soap that feels bright, fresh, and gently clarifying on the skin.
Tomato purée has a slightly acidic nature and mild astringency qualities that help create a balanced skin feel, especially for oily or troubled complexions. When incorporated into natural soap, it also contributes natural sugars and moisture that support a creamier lather and smoother glide during cleansing.
We use organic tomato purée in our natural complexion soap because it allows us to work with the whole fruit, not just an extract or isolate. It brings authenticity, function, and a naturally warm hue — all from a real food ingredient that simply makes sense in the formula.
What Tomato Purée Contributes to Natural Soap
- Creamier Lather & Smoother Glide: Natural sugars and plant solids help create a richer, creamier lather that feels gentler on the skin during cleansing.
- Balanced, Clarifying Skin Feel: Tomato purée contributes to a clean, refreshed feel without harshness, especially appreciated by oily or combination skin.
- Body & Substance in the Bar: The presence of real tomato pulp adds structure and substance, creating a soap that feels more rounded and less stripping.
- Natural Color with Depth: Concentrated tomato pigments add a warm reddish hue that reflects the whole ingredient — no artificial colorants needed.
- No Preservatives Needed: Fully incorporated during soapmaking and curing, tomato purée will not spoil or go bad.
Yes, Really — Tomatoes
When we set out to create a natural complexion-focused soap, tomato juice and tomato purée earned their place for both function and authenticity. Tomatoes aren’t just colorful or novel; they bring real plant chemistry to the bar that supports a fresh, balanced skin feel.
Using both juice and purée allows us to work with both the liquid and solid sides of the tomato,
Using both juice and purée allows us to capture different aspects of the whole fruit. Tomato juice provides a lighter, more fluid contribution, while tomato purée adds body and richness — together creating a natural soap that feels bright, smooth, balanced, and gentle.
The Takeaway
In our Grapeseed Tomato Soap, the ingredient choice tells the story. Tomato purée isn’t here as a gimmick — it is here because it works, it belongs, and it helps create a complexion soap that feels clean, balanced, and genuinely refreshing.
Sometimes the best skincare ingredients are already waiting in the kitchen.
