Tomato is classified as a vegetable. However, botanically speaking, it is a fruit of the Tomato vine. Hence, Tomato is both a vegetable and a fruit. Naturally acidic fresh Tomatoes balance and maintain moisture while also tightening pores, making this soap ideal for normal, oily and combination skin types. Tomatoes are also a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids that gently slough off dead skin cells to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin. Tomatoes also contain Lycopene, a skin-friendly antioxidant (that helps skin by neutralising molecules called free radicals that destroy your skin) and also balances the skin’s pH. Lycopene, one of nature's most powerful antioxidants, is found almost exclusively in tomatoes. Tomatoes are also rich in Vitamins A, C and Calcium as well as significant amounts of dietary fibre, beta-carotene, iron, magnesium, niacin, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin and thiamine. With the inclusion of fresh Basil herb and Basil essential oil which has a refreshing and toning action, helping sluggish or congested skin types and can also assist in controlling acne.