How to Make a Tomato Scrub

A simple tomato scrub can be made using just a tomato and sugar, or you can enhance it with other ingredients for added benefits. Here are a few methods:

Simple Tomato & Sugar Scrub

This method, as seen in several online tutorials (Project Vanity, for example), uses only two ingredients:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe tomato
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar

• Instructions:

  1. Cut the tomato in half.
  2. Dip the cut side of the tomato into the sugar, coating it evenly.
  3. Gently rub the sugared tomato onto your skin in a circular motion, focusing on areas like the nose and forehead. A video tutorial (DIY: Tomato Scrub - YouTube) demonstrates this technique.

Enhanced Tomato Scrubs

For a more advanced scrub, you can add ingredients like those mentioned in other tutorials (Skin Whitening & Brightening Tomato Scrub):

• Recipe 1 (Whitening & Brightening):

  • 1 tomato, finely chopped (almost to a mush, as suggested by Savvy Naturalista)
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp lemon juice

  Mix all ingredients and apply to the skin.

• Recipe Variations: Many online sources suggest other additions, such as oatmeal for extra exfoliation or yogurt for soothing properties. Experiment to find your preferred combination.

Important Considerations:

• Always do a patch test before applying any new scrub to your entire face. This will help check for allergic reactions.
• Be gentle when scrubbing. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent irritation.
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• This homemade scrub is intended for occasional use and should not replace regular skincare routines.