Oily skin is prone to acnes, blemishes and can be difficult
to treat. However, you shouldn’t overuse acne creams as this may cause more
harm than benefit. Therefore, control your oily skin with vitamin A to regulate
sebum secretion and still keep your skin moisturized. Among fruits and
vegetables, fresh tomatoes are wonderful sources of vitamin A and can also be
used as an oil-busting mask at home.
Control your oily
skin with natural vitamin A to regulate sebum secretion while still keep your
skin moisturized
Things you will need
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Large pot
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2 quarts of water
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2 ripe tomatoes
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¼ teaspoon of lemon juice
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1 teaspoon of honey
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1 quart of ice and water
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Blender
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Makeup brush
Instructions to make a tomato facial mask
1.
Boil a quart of water in a large pot and turn off the heat. Gently place
the tomatoes into the pot to loosen the skins. Leave the tomatoes in hot water
in about 10 minutes and drain in a colander.
Leave
the tomatoes in hot water in about 10 minutes
2.
Leave the tomatoes into ice water to cool quickly in about 1 minute. Use
your fingers to peel their skins. Cut the tomatoes in half and remove seeds
then crush in the blender.
3.
Put the mashed tomato into a small bowl and add ¼ teaspoon of lemon
juice and 1 tablespoon of honey.
4.
Use a small makeup brush to spread a thin layer of mashed tomato onto
your face and neck area. Allow the mask to dry in about 20 minutes. Rinse with
cool water and then pat dry with a clean towel.
Use
a small makeup brush to spread a thin layer of mashed tomato onto your face and
neck area
5.
Store the unused tomato into the refrigerator for up to a week. Apply
this kind of mask 3 to 4 days to control skin oil.
Tips and Warnings
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A healthy diet, which rich in vitamin A can help in controlling
oily skin from the inside out. Try to eat at least a tomato every day for
optimum results.
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Acidity of this kind of mask is harmful to open wounds, so allow
the lesions to heal before applying the mask.
