Exfoliate Dull, Tired Skin with a Tomato Face Mask

Is your skin looking tired and unappealing? Do you feel washed out? Have you been mistaken for years older than you are? Today on the Dr. Oz Show, a simple at-home remedy was presented to help sloth away your tired, dull skin with products that you have at home.

Who has tried an exfoliating wash or mask? Store bought masks can work wonders. They smell nice. They leave your skin feeling soft like butter. But the downside of drugstore masks is the expense. While drugstore masks are not nearly as expensive as their department store counterparts, they will still run you nearly $20 for a small tube that doesn’t last as long as you would imagine. Nor are the ingredients as all-natural as we may desire.

The Tomato Face Mask on the Dr. Oz Show promises to treat dull skin that has been brutalized by the sun, lack of sleep and stressful days. There are only three ingredients in the home-made concoction; tomato, sea salt and honey. I bet that all of you reading this right now have those ingredients in your kitchen.

The mask is easy to make. You mush up (my terminology, not Dr. Oz’s. I am certain he said this in a more eloquent fashion) one large tomato and stir in 2 tsp. of sea salt, 1tsp. of honey. Apply to your face for 5 minutes and then wash off. The results? You should have smoother, shinier skin. The cost of this mask comes in at just cents compared to store products.

Tomatoes have been known to possess anti-aging capabilities. They have antioxidants and moisturizing qualities. The lycopene in tomatoes has also been proven to be a natural, internal agent that provides a sun protectant quality. This doesn’t mean that you should start wearing tomato on your face to prevent sun damage, but it does mean that eating tomatoes can provide you with protection inside and out.

A word of caution for those of you who are going to immediately try the Tomato Face Mask, tomatoes have acidic qualities. What does this mean for you? It means that you should test a small area of your face first to determine if your skin will be sensitive to the acidity. Some people may experience a tingling sensation, but others could have a burning reaction which would counter-effect any benefits of the mask. Use common sense and listen to your body. But if you use the mask and get great results, let us know. We would love to hear your experiences with this natural, inexpensive option to an exfoliating mask.