Aroma-Zone Tomato Oil

INCI Name: Solanum lycopersicum seed oil

Part of the plant used: Seeds. Tomato seeds typically contain between 20% and 40% oil and are recovered during the pressing of the fruit.

This oil repurposes organic tomato seeds from juice and puree production as part of a sustainable approach.

VEGAN - ORGANIC FARMING

PRODUCTION METHOD

Cold-pressed or supercritical CO2 extraction.

BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION

• Triglycerides (>98%):

  • Of which saturated fatty acids : palmitic acid (5–15% of fatty acids)

  • Of which unsaturated fatty acids : linoleic acid (omega-6, 45–60% of fatty acids), oleic acid (omega-9, approximately 15–30% of fatty acids), alpha-linolenic acid (1–7%)

• Phytosterols (approximately 0.5%)

• Other bioactive compounds: tocopherols, carotenoids (lycopene), polyphenols.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Tomato seed oil is rich in linoleic acid, one of the most important essential fatty acids for skin health. This unsaturated fatty acid allows the oil to penetrate the skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth. Linoleic acid is a component of ceramides and helps maintain the integrity of the skin barrier, also known as the “stratum corneum.” Thanks to this, tomato seed oil protects the skin from dehydration, nourishes it, and soothes it.

This oil is also rich in carotenoids, natural pigments, and more specifically in lycopene. It is lycopene that gives the tomato its bright red colour. This molecule is a powerful antioxidant: it helps neutralise free radicals that accumulate in the skin following exposure to the sun, pollution, or tobacco. These free radicals damage tissues, dull the complexion, and cause premature skin ageing. Thanks to its lycopene content, tomato seed oil restores radiance to dull and tired complexions.

SUSTAINABILITY

Aroma-Zone Tomato Seed Oil is part of an initiative to make use of plant byproducts. It is obtained from the seeds of organic tomatoes produced during the manufacturing of juice and purees, recovered during food processing in Provence.

These seeds, naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, are typically underutilised despite containing approximately 20% oil. Their conversion into vegetable oil thus allows for the repurposing of an existing resource, while creating a rare cosmetic oil rich in lycopene and carotenoids.

Sourced from a local, short-supply-chain network, this organic oil combines cosmetic quality, traceability of raw materials, and the sustainable use of plant resources.

Lycopene is a molecule that has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. In a study examining its skin-beneficial properties, volunteers applied an emulsion gel containing lycopene. After 12 weeks, their skin was more hydrated and elastic. Their redness had also decreased.

A Note from Adeline Nalin, Head Pharmacist and Toxicologist at Aroma-Zone

“Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil consists mainly of polyunsaturated fatty acids (primarily linoleic acid). This oil is considered safe by the Council on Ingredient Review and other reviews. It causes little irritation, and no cases of sensitisation have been reported in the literature. Note that the proteins contained in the seeds have been identified as potential allergens in people sensitised to tomatoes (through dietary exposure)—but the refined oil does not contain these proteins (or only in trace amounts); however, a residual risk of skin allergy in highly sensitive individuals cannot be completely ruled out.”

Adeline Nalin - Head Pharmacist and Toxicologist

A Note from Our Aroma-Zone Toxicologist

“Our tomato skincare oil has undergone ocular and skin tolerance tests, which confirm excellent local tolerance.”

Adeline Nalin - Head Pharmacist and Toxicologist

A Note from the Phytotherapist

“You’re familiar with Carrot Oil and its healthy glow effect; now, here’s Tomato Oil for the same purpose. Just as rich in antioxidants thanks to the lycopene it contains, it gives you a healthy glow, evens out your complexion, and slows the effects of ageing. Virtually unknown, it deserves to be better known, especially since the supply chain is local. I invite you to combine it with Carrot Oil Macerate to enhance its effects. By adding a few drops of Rose Geranium Essential Oil (up to 1%) to this treatment, you’ll create a truly regenerating facial treatment.

Consult the precautions for use for each essential oil before use and follow the recommended dosages.”

Caroline Gayet - Phytotherapist

All skin types: dull skin, sun-exposed skin, dry skin, sensitive and reactive skin, dehydrated skin, mature skin.

Lack of radiance, uneven complexion, oxidative stress, photoaging, loss of firmness and elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles.

• Sunless healthy glow and brightening effect

• Protects the skin from oxidative stress

• Promotes skin regeneration

• Nourishes, softens, and soothes the skin

• Keeps skin hydrated

• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles

• Tightens the facial contours.

Aroma-Zone Organic Tomato Vegetable Oil from Provence

A true radiance booster, the Organic Provence Tomato Skincare Oil is ideal for enhancing the complexion and protecting the skin from oxidative stress. Naturally rich in lycopene and carotenoids—powerful antioxidants—it helps combat premature skin ageing and preserve the skin’s radiance against external aggressors, particularly after sun exposure.

Its lovely orange hue provides an instant healthy glow, while its richness in essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid, helps nourish, soften, and strengthen the skin barrier. The texture is silky, non-greasy, and suitable for all skin types, including dull, dehydrated, or mature skin.

Sourced from a short-supply-chain operation in Provence, France, this organic oil makes use of organic tomato seeds—a byproduct of food processing—for an approach that is both high-quality and socially responsible.

Used alone as a serum or customised with active ingredients such as Coenzyme Q10, it easily integrates into an anti-ageing and radiance-boosting skincare routine.

No special precautions.

Marion is a Doctor of Pharmacy, naturopath, and coach. After twelve years working in the cosmetics industry, she now supports her clients in achieving greater overall balance and adopting a more mindful lifestyle, with a particular focus on sustainable nutrition. She is also the creator of a podcast, where she shares her insights to promote a lifestyle philosophy that respects both health and the environment.