Mixing tomato and Vaseline is a great way to help your hands. It acts like a natural smoothing glove for your palms and knuckles. This “pink and thick” balm works well because the acids in the tomato help melt away dead cells and stop the “sandpaper” and “dry” feeling on your skin. It is an easy and cheap way to fix rough hands and keep your fingers looking soft and young. It makes your skin feel silky and hydrated right away.
Instead of buying expensive store hand creams or chemical exfoliants, this simple kitchen and vanity pair helps your beauty stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much brighter your hands look!
Why Tomato and Vaseline are Good for Your Hands
- Dissolve Rough Spots: The natural enzymes in the tomato act like a tiny liquid sander, taking away the “thick” and “yellow” look of calluses.
- Lock in Moisture: The Vaseline acts like a tiny moisture trap to keep the skin from drying out in the wind or water.
- Brighten Skin Tone: It acts like a tiny bleaching agent to wash out the “dull” and “spotted” look of sun damage.
- Smooth Fine Lines: The vitamins help the skin stay bouncy and makes the “creased” and “papery” look disappear.
How to Prepare the Tomato and Vaseline Hand Mask
This is the best way to get the bright power to work fast on your skin.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 ripe tomato
- 1 tablespoon of Vaseline
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 cotton gloves
Instructions:
- Grate: Rub the ripe tomato against a fine grater to make a very wet red pulp.
- Squeeze: Put the pulp into a cloth and squeeze hard to get the fresh tomato juice into a bowl.
- Mix: Add the Vaseline and the sugar to the tomato juice.
- Stir: Move your spoon in circles for 3 minutes until the mix is a thick and grainy paste.
- Clean: Wash your hands with warm water and dry them with a soft towel.
- Apply: Rub a very thick layer of the tomato paste over your hands, fingers, and wrists.
- Massage: Move your hands together for 2 minutes so the sugar can scrub the rough spots.
- Cover: Pull the cotton gloves over your hands to keep the balm pressed against your skin.
- Wait: Let the mask sit for 30 minutes or wear the gloves all night while you sleep.
- Rinse: Wash away the paste with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Result: Your hands will feel like velvet and your skin will look very bright.
Three Simple Tips
- Ripe Tomato: Use a very red and soft tomato to get the best results for the natural smoothing acids.
- Nightly Habit: Use this mask every evening for one week to see the best results for very deep cracks and wrinkles.
- Fresh Batch: Always mix the tomato and Vaseline right before you use it to make sure the vitamins are very active.
One Last Tip
You will know the Tomato and Vaseline Secret is working when your “knuckles look smooth” and your “skin feels bouncy!” It is a great way to look after your beauty with simple items from the vegetable drawer and the medicine cabinet.
