Discover the age-defying secret of a 90-year-old who attributes her youthful appearance to a simple, all-natural skincare remedy using tomatoes and red onions. This easy-to-make facial mask blends the powerful antioxidants in tomatoes with the skin-brightening properties of red onions, giving your skin a natural glow and helping slow signs of aging.
Why Use Tomato and Red Onion?
Tomatoes: Rich in lycopene, a potent antioxidant, tomatoes protect the skin from environmental damage and help prevent premature aging. Their vitamin C content promotes collagen production, which maintains skin firmness and elasticity.
Red Onions: Known for their skin-brightening properties, red onions are packed with vitamin C, which can help reduce pigmentation and even out skin tone. Their anti-inflammatory benefits also soothe redness and swelling.
How to Make the Tomato and Red Onion Facial
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe tomato
- 1 small red onion
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Grate the red onion to extract its juice.
- Blend the tomato until smooth.
- Mix the Facial Mask:
- Combine equal amounts of tomato puree and red onion juice, stirring to form a consistent paste.