The Tomato, a precious Anti-Aging Agent

You can prevent skin aging. With Dolcepura we discover the importance of the tomato, a natural source of lycopene an ally for the well-being of the skin.

The Tomato, protagonist of the Mediterranean diet, is good not only to eat, but also for it’s precious anti-aging properties: a concentrate of lycopene, an antioxidant substance that protects the skin, stimulates melanin and the production of hyaluronic acid. Let’s discover its important properties together.

Lycopene, what it is used for and its properties

Used in the kitchen for about 150 years and present in international territories with more than 5000 varieties. The tomato is a vegetable that represents the Mediterranean diet; we have chosen to use it as an ingredient in the field of cosmetics thanks to its anti-aging properties. The tomato, in fact, contains a high percentage of lycopene; it is a natural antioxidant substance that performs a powerful action against free radicals, responsible for the aging of tissues and skin. Lycopene, once extracted, performs an antiaging, protective action and helps to reduce skin alterations caused by an excess of free radicals.

Ripe tomatoes are the most important natural source of this precious substance, the most powerful of the carotenoids; Also found in watermelons, apricots, pink grapefruit and papaya, lycopene, according to some studies, could reduce the risk of developing some forms of cancer, including that of the skin. Dolcepura has formulated high quality Lycopene-based products as an active ingredient that restores vitality and protection to the skin. From the natural properties of lycopene we draw energy and power to give vitality, beauty and nourishment to your skin.

Hyaluronic acid, source of youth

If you are looking for natural remedies to combat facial signs of aging, in the list of precious substances for skin care, in addition to lycopene you will find that there is hyaluronic acid. The latter is found naturally in our body and is present above all in organs, cartilages, tissues and, of course, dermis with the function of giving the skin strength and elasticity. Over the years, the amount of hyaluronic acid begins to decrease considerably, thus causing the appearance of wrinkles, weakening of the skin and unsightly expression lines.

How can we prevent skin aging and maintain healthy young skin? Again nature and its fruits come to our rescue. Fruits, vegetables and vegetables (just like tomatoes) help restore this important collagen in the skin, reducing wrinkles and increasing the plasticity of the tissues.

The Dolcepura line of cosmetics, only uses raw materials selected from Italian agriculture which follows a cold pressing process, offers a line dedicated to perfect the skin, to fight the signs of aging, to be naturally beautiful.