Tomato Seed Oil

Botanical Name of Tomato Seed Oil: Lycopersiconesculentum

About Tomato Seed Oil:  Tomato seed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of tomato. The oil is carefully sourced by pressing the tomato seeds. The oil that is extracted from the seeds is done by using ether as a solvent. It contains high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. The tomato seed oil is stable. They also contain carotenes, minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants, phytosterons, lycopene and other important nutrients.

History of Tomato Seed Oil: In 1914, in the USA the possibility of extracting oil from tomato seeds was studied. The seed were obtained from various locations. They were pressed to produce oil. An alkali was used to refine this oil and then it was clarify with fullers’ earth. The oil thus produced was pale yellow in colour and was used as dressing for salads.

In Greece over million tons of tomato are processed and it seeds are used to produce tomato seed oil.

Properties of Tomato Seed Oil: Tomato seed oil contains the antioxidants beta-carotene lycopene and phytosterols. Its natural source adds to it flavonoids, carotenoids and tocopherols.

This oil is also rich in Zinc, Manganese, Iron and Copper. Its rich mineral and vitamin contains help in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. These oil seeds contain vitamin E. The other components of tomato seed oil include lysine, essential amino acid, Omega 3-6-9 and fatty acids. Tomato seed oil is amongst the exclusive nutritive ingredients featured within naturally sourced collection of superior quality wild, crafted, organic and conventional cosmeceutical ingredients.

Health Benefits and Applications Tomato seed Oil:

Tomato seed oil is used to treat skin conditions from eczema to psoriasis. It is also a known remedy for sun damage, age spots and wrinkles. It is used in cosmetics fragrance, massage industry and aroma industry. It also treats damaged and dry hair.

It is used to prevent the occurrence of certain cancers by neutralizing the harmful free radicals and prohibit them from causing cellular damage.

The copper in it sustains bone and immunity health and improves the health of nerves and blood vessels. Manganese promotes the development and growth of the brain and bones and Zinc. Maintains healthy skin and increases the body’s immunity strength.

The additional health benefits of tomato seed oil include a healthy heart; it can be used as a treatment for symptoms of skin inflammation, arthritis and also for women’s health care.

Lysine helps the body to absorb calcium, it is responsible for the formation of collagen and it prevents osteoporosis.

It also helps the body to convert fatty acid into energy and thereby the body is able to regulate cholesterol.

Tomato seed oil also plays an important role in the health and radiance of the skin. Lypocene-rich lipids are essential ingredients that are good for the treatment of reducing UV damage to the skin and preventing cutaneous signs of aging.