DIY Tomato And Lemon Peel Off Mask For Skin Whitening

It’s a dream of every woman to have crystal clear, bright and fair skin. And to make this dream come true, we splurge on skin whitening creams, serums as well as expensive salon treatments. But we tend to ignore the natural remedies that can give us much better result than cosmetic treatments. These natural skin whitening remedies are simple, safe and the effects are much more long lasting. Tomato and lemon peel off mask is one such amazing natural remedy for skin whitening. Tomato and lemon, both are well known for their skin lightening and brightening properties. So without any further delay, let’s check out the steps for How to make Tomato and Lemon Peel Off Mask for Skin Whitening.

Ingredients

1 medium sized tomato
half tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Honey
2 tsp Gelatin Powder

Method

Take the tomato and cut it into small cubes. Mash the tomato cubes in a mortar until you get pulp like consistency. Now, squeeze out the juice with the help of a strainer. Take one and half tbsp of tomato juice and add 2 tsp of gelatin powder to it. Microwave the mixture, so that gelatin powder gets completely dissolved and mixes with the tomato juice. You can also use a double boiler to dissolve the gelatin powder. Now, transfer the mixture in a bowl and add 1 tsp of honey and half tsp of lemon juice. Combine all the ingredients nicely to prepare the Peel Off Mask for Skin Whitening.

With the help of a face pack brush, apply this mask to the face. Wait till it gets dry. Now gently peel it off in the upward direction. Wash the face and moisturize it with raw milk. Dip a cotton ball in raw milk and wipe the face with it. Wait for 10-15 minutes and then, wash it off with cold water. Cold water will close the pores.

Benefits of Ingredients

# Tomato

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from sun damage and prevents early aging. The cooling properties of tomato helps to soothe sunburn, while its astringent properties are very useful to shrink large pores. The natural acids in tomato help to balance the oiliness of the skin. Tomatoes contain high amount of vitamin C which helps in skin whitening, as well as build up collagen and maintain skin elasticity. Vitamin A in tomato also helps to smoothen rough skin and lighten spots and blemishes. Tomato contains potassium and magnesium which hydrates dry skin and slows down aging.

# Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is another amazing natural ingredient for skin whitening. It helps to lighten acne scars, blemishes and spots and gives clear and fair complexion. Lemon juice also acts as a natural astringent and toner. It tightens large pores and regulate the oil production from the sebaceous glands. The antibacterial properties of lemon juice fights acne, pimples and rashes.

# Honey

Honey helps to lock moisture in the skin cells. It helps to slow down aging. Also, honey has antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and antiinflammatory properties that protect the skin from bacteria and germs. For the same reason, honey acts as a great natural remedy for breakouts and skin irritations. It also protects our skin from free radial damages. Honey also helps in skin whitening by lightening acne scars, blemishes and dark marks.

# Gelatin Powder

Gelatin is a great anti aging tool. It contains a high amount of amino acids that makes the skin glow. It also exfoliates the dead skin cells sitting on the surface of the skin and thus, helps in skin whitening and brightening.