Skin15 min
Tomato and curd pack: ripe pulp and fresh curd, rinsed before it dries
Ripe tomato pulp mixed with fresh curd makes a short face pack. Rinse it before it dries, and patch test before it covers the face. A dried tomato layer can sting.
Why the tomato and curd pack is rinsed early
A ripe tomato mashes into a watery pulp. Fresh curd softens that acidity so the mix can sit briefly on the skin. The pack is short on purpose. Once it dries, the acid and the starch of the pulp pull on the face.
This is a kitchen pack for a dull, oily-feeling day, not a bleach and not a rash treatment. Patch test on a small spot. Tomato can redden sensitive skin even when the curd is fresh. Broken skin, a burning face, or acne that is already inflamed should not be covered with it.
Ingredients
- Pulp of one small ripe tomato
- 1 tablespoon fresh curd
- A spoon to mix the tomato and curd
How to prepare
- Mash the ripe tomato pulp and pick out the hard bits and seeds if you like a smoother pack.
- Stir in fresh curd until the mix is soft and still moist.
How to use
- Patch test a dot on the jaw or inner arm before a full pack.
- Spread a thin layer as a short pack. Rinse before it dries.
- Use cool water to rinse. Do not scrub the pulp off.
Helpful habits
- If the tomato is sour and sharp, add a little more curd rather than leaving it on longer.
- Use curd that smells fresh and mild. Very old sour curd is harsher on the face.
Precautions
- Use ripe tomato pulp mixed with fresh curd, and keep the pack short.
- Rinse before it dries. Patch test first.
- Do not use it on broken skin. Stop if the face stings or turns very red, and see a doctor for a rash that spreads.
Frequently asked questions
Should I wait until the tomato pack dries and cracks?
- No. Rinse before it dries. A dry layer is harsher than this short pack.
Can I use raw green tomato?
- No. This pack uses ripe tomato pulp and fresh curd.
Is a patch test still needed for a food pack?
- Yes. Patch test first. Tomato can sting even though it is a kitchen ingredient.
