Hurray! For all those who absolutely love Pawpaw (papaya), it is in season now and still as delicious and as nutritious as ever. But do you know that the skin of the papaya that you slice off and throw into the dustbin is actually the richest part of the fruit. The peel or pulp of the papaya just beneath the skin has the highest concentrate of the fruits' natural goodness and also, an excellent, natural and cost effective topical skin care treatment.
Nutritional Profile of Pawpaw
Pawpaw is packed full of powerful antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B(pantothenic acid); minerals such as magnesium and potassium; niacin, carotenes, fiber and a very unique enzyme known as papain. Papain is an important enzyme in Pawpaw that adds to the fruit's exceptional skincare qualities. The nutrients and enzymes in Pawpaw complement one another and gives the fruit the status of being the best in skin care. Little wonder, it is the fruit of choice in many cosmetic, beauty, skin and hair care products.
Anytime you purchase the papaya fruit, keep in mind that the pulp just beneath the skin of the fruit, is the most nutritious part and the best for skin and hair care. This is because the papain enzyme is most concentrated there. The Papaya fruit is a tropical superstar and one of nature's best kept secrets of skin care. It refines your pores and gives your skin a healthy natural glow that the world's most expensive cream may struggle to replicate. It exfoliates, hydrates and rejuvenates the skin. But papaya is also acidic, so don't let it sit for too long on your face without rinsing off with water, as it can slightly irritate a sensitive skin. The rule of thumb is to wash off after 15 minutes. Let's examine in more details the benefits of papaya peel on the skin.
Exfoliates Dead Skin Cells
Do you know how many expensive facial scrubs have papain as their top exfoliating ingredient? Papain gets rid of the dead skin cells on your face and instantly brightens your skin, giving it a soft, supple look and feel. The vitamin C and E rejuvenates the skin and gives it a healthy glow. Papaya mixed with brown sugar is an excellent exfoliating treatment you can try at home.
Moisturizes and Hydrates Dry Skin
The pulp of ripe papaya fruit nourishes, hydrates and moisturizing your skin owing to its high water content packed with antioxidants. This leaves your skin soft, smooth and supple. Scrape the inside of the peel of the papaya and mix with pure, organic honey or milk to make a nourishing, hydrating and skin-glowing facial mask.
Heals and Repairs Damaged Skin
Poor lifestyle choices and negative environment factors such as poor nutrition, inadequate exercise, exposure to harmful sun rays, smoking, pollution, stress, chemicals etc., over the years take a negative toll on the skin. Regular consumption of papaya, including its topical application, repairs and rejuvenates your skin. Vitamin C and E in papaya heals and protects the skin from sun damage and free radicals.
Reduces the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Age, poor lifestyle choices, stress and sun burn all leave visible, unattractive lines on the face. Papaya works externally and internally reducing fine lines by stimulating collagen production and strengthening the elastic tendencies in the dermis. Mix the pulp beneath the skin of the papaya with a teaspoon of olive oil or milk. Let it sit for 15 minutes, rinse off with water, before applying a moisturizer.
Heals Bruises, Cuts and Burns
Did you know that papaya is great for burns and cuts as well? The papain enzyme heals and repairs the damaged skin and also acts as a mild antiseptic, keeping the affected area from getting infected. You can simply put the peel of the papaya on your burns or mix with pure, natural honey before applying.
Prevents and Treats Acne
The papain enzyme in papaya has antiseptic and exfoliating properties that opens the pores, cleans it and gets rid of dead cells. This allows the pores to breathe, disinfects it, thereby, preventing acne.
Brightens the Skin and Gets Rid of Dark Spots
Using Pawpaw as a facial mask brightens your complexion, removes blemishes and dark spots, and gives your skin an even tone. Include the use of papaya peel in your beauty regime to get rid of spots caused by sunburn, acne as well as dark elbows and knees. Mix the flesh closest to the skin of the papaya with a tablespoon of lemon and a teaspoon of pure, unrefined honey. Apply on the affected area and then rinse off with water when dry. Repeat at least three times in a week.
Does Papaya lighten the skin?
Yes, it does. It is a safe, natural plant based alternative to the chemical based ones out there. The green, unripe papaya is more effective in this area because it has more amounts of papain than the ripe ones.
How to use the papaya peel topically?
Simply rubbing the papaya peel on your face and then, messaging it into your skin in a circular motion is a good start. People with sensitive or dry skin should use the pulp of a ripe papaya because the unripe one might slightly sting and irritate your skin.
I doubt you will find another fruit that can nourish your body internally and externally and most importantly, give you back your full money's worth.
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