Tomatoes, rich in vitamins and minerals, are earning their place in the cosmetic industry due to their antioxidant and revitalizing properties.
I like using tomato products in soap. Besides providing a lovely natural red color, tomato products are rich in vitamin C, help refine enlarged pores and provide soothing relief for troubled complexions. The acidic and astringent properties of tomatoes may be helpful for oily or acne-prone skin.
Tomatoes are naturally high in the antioxidant lycopene, which belongs to a class of compounds called carotenes. The carotenes are plant pigments that provide the natural orange-red range in nature--carrots, pumpkin, tomatoes, etc. Lycopene is the best free radical scavenger among carotenes.
Tomato purée is made from tomatoes that have been cooked briefly and strained to produce a thick, liquid. It is thinner than tomato paste and thicker than sauce.
