Tomato Paste Helps Fight Sunburn and Wrinkles

Tomatoes are not only delightfully delicious but also have many known health benefits, including preventing cancer and heart disease. This is due to the tomato’s high content of lypocene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Now, there are two more reasons to add tomatoes to your shopping list: protection from wrinkles caused by premature aging and protection from sunburn.

A study by researchers at Manchester and Newcastle Universities found that adding five tablespoons of tomato paste to one’s daily diet improves the skin’s ability to protect against harmful UV rays. Tomato paste is the most concentrated form of tomato available.

The skin samples from the study showed that the participants who ate standard tomato paste had 33% more protection against a sunburn, the equivalent of a low-factor sunscreen. Also, the study participants had much higher levels of pro-collagen, a molecule, which gives the skin its structure and keeps it firm. However, the researchers warn that tomatoes should be considered a “helpful addition” rather than an alternative to sunscreen.

With the variety of tomatoes and tomato products in the market today, it is easy to incorporate this tasty and magical fruit into your daily cooking. Try this delicious recipe from the Food Network that incorporates tomato paste:  Chicken, Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Spezzatino.

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I'm Karen Lederman, founder and Brand President of Laser Skin & Wellness and Laser Consultants. A Columbus, Ohio, native and longtime Palm Beach County resident, I started my career in sales, appraisal, and design in the fine jewelry industry. Twenty years ago, my passion for health and wellness inspired me to build a business dedicated to helping others look and feel their best. My love of innovation led me to bring cutting-edge beauty and health technologies to the area, growing what began as a small hair removal practice into a comprehensive center for skincare, anti-aging, and integrative medicine. As my reputation grew, practices across the country sought my guidance, leading me to found Laser Consultants in 2003. I've since helped over 350 medical providers nationwide add aesthetics to their businesses. With more than 30 years of experience in sales, management, and marketing, I'm committed to empowering others in beauty and health. My husband and I are proud empty-nesters who love traveling the world and enjoying time at home with our two dogs.