Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) comes from Perù and the plant was diffused among Aztecs 3000 years before the conquistadores' arrival. At the beginning, it was used as an ornament because considered poisonous. Since 1700, tomato is appreciated worldwide for its unique taste and for its many different uses. The major by-products of the tomato processing industry are seeds. Tomato oil is a virgin oil obtained by cold pressing. It contains remarkable amount of carotenoids, tocopherols, vitamin C, phenolic compounds and phytosterols.

COSMETIC PROPERTIES
• Excellent antioxidant for the presence of carotenoids (lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin)
• Inhibition of several free radical species and lipid peroxidation
• Photoprotective: counteracts UV-induced signs of aging
• High stability

APPEARANCE AND SENSORIALITY
• Reddish orange hue and typical smell
• Medium spreading
• Velvet after feel
• Not greasy

USAGE CONCENTRATION: from 0,5%