We all are exposed to solar radiations. Ozone layer protect us form the harmful radiations form the sun, although little quantity of these radiations still cross it and reaches to us. Due to increase industrialization and usage of gases that destroy or thin the Ozone layer, we are now much more exposed to the radiations of sun. These radiations cause many harmful effects on us, especially on our skin. Radiations form sun usually cause sunburns, skin cancers, hyper pigmentation of skin or Increase melanin production (Darken the color of skin). Nature has provided us a fruit that prevent the effects of these UV-Radiations. In this article we have discussed the importance of tomatoes in our daily life in protection of skin.

Sunburns occurs due to the over exposure of solar sun light. The symptoms appear are redness of skin (Erythemia), fatigue, mild dizziness or fever. Excessive exposure may cause skin cancer. Hats, sunscreens or sun block cosmetics are preferred but the malignant Melanoma is exceptional case   which may occur even if you adapted preventive measures.

Tomatoes are the gifts of nature for us which provide us protection form the UV radiations of sun. Tomatoes contain chemical substances called LYCOPENE or BETA-CAROTENE. Lycopene blocks the penetration of UV solar light to skin, hence prevent our skin and deeper tissues form these harmful radiations. More than 85% Lycopene is present in pastes and ketchups of tomatoes. Dark Chocolates have been reported to have similar types of effects as tomatoes have but its effectiveness is low as compare to the tomatoes.

The studies on guinea pigs shows that pigs ate more tomatoes in their food developed no or less sun burns as compare to non-tomatoes food consumer pigs.

In 2007, studies have also shown us the similar results when applied on human volunteers. No doubt medications, others cosmetics, sun block creams and sun screens protect us from the sun radiation but tomatoes provide a natural way of prevention and protection to our skin.

What is Lycopene? |

Lycopene, a carotenoid without provitamin-An activity, is present in many fruits and vegetables. It is a red, fat-soluble pigment found in certain plants and microorganisms, where it serves as an accessory light-gathering pigment and protects these organisms against the toxic effects of oxygen and light. Tomato products, including ketchup, tomato juice, and pizza sauce, are the richest sources of Lycopene

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