By Red Dimaandal-Escamillas
Tomatoes might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind in natural skincare, but they deserve a spot in your routine. The vibrant red fruit is rich in nutrients and antioxidants that deliver a range of benefits for your skin–from calming acne and balancing oil production to brightening your complexion and fighting signs of aging. Far from just a kitchen staple, tomatoes are a skincare powerhouse hiding in plain sight.
Beyond performance, tomatoes also embody the principles of clean beauty. Many brands now source their extracts sustainably, transforming leftover peels, seeds, and pulp from the food industry into potent, zero-waste actives.
Below, discover the best tomato-powered products proving beauty really can come straight from the garden.
Dr. Jart+ V7 Antioxidant Serum
Don’t skip out on applying serum after cleansing. This particular serum is formulated with tomato leaf extract to protect you against damaging pollution, while a complex of vitamins including B3, C, and E brighten your skin.
TonyMoly I’m Real Sheet Mask Tomato
Enjoy a spa day at home with this tomato-packed sheet mask that’s perfect for tired skin. Get a brighter-looking, more even complexion in just 20 minutes, thanks to the tomato extract in the formula.
Fresh Skinlab Brightening Ph 5.5 Toner
Made with TheraGlass Complex, this toner has a special skin brightening formula enriched with 10x Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Arbutin. It also provides tonic benefits to balance the pH of your skin as it lifts deep-seated dirt and helps brighten the skin for a luminous glow.
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