Tomato paste
According to recent studies, tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which protects the skin from both the short-term and long-term consequences of damage to the skin from sun rays. The intake of tomato paste in combination with olive oil is very beneficial for improving the growth of new skin cells and also reducing the production of melanin in the epidermis. The effective amount of tomato paste, which helps efficiently in reducing the melasma affected dark patches, is around 55 grams daily for almost 12 weeks.