Unlocking the Skin Benefits of Papaya: Nature’s Secret to Radiant Skin

According to research, papaya is rich in vitamin C and lycopene as well as many other nutrients. These nutrients not only protect the skin from damage, but also fight skin problems. The antioxidant properties present in papaya can help the skin recover from problems caused by sun exposure.

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Papaya is rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, K, E and B as well as many minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. It helps in protecting the skin from wrinkles. Papaya is rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce the symptoms of aging by helping the skin fight damage caused by free radicals.

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The papain enzyme present in papaya not only works for anti-aging, but it also exfoliates dead skin cells. Apart from opening the pores, it also works to remove scars caused by acne. It also works to hydrate the skin.

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The papain enzyme present in papaya helps in reducing acne that clogs the pores. Not only this, papain also has the ability to remove damaged keratin. Actually, damaged keratin starts forming on the skin and takes the form of small bumps. According to a 2017 research, scars caused by acne on the skin can be removed with papain.

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Honey and papaya face packs can be a good moisturizer for dry skin. Both honey and papaya exfoliate and hydrate the skin. This makes the skin soft, smooth and nourished.

• Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 2 teaspoons fresh milk in half cup mashed ripe papaya.
• Mix them well and make a paste.
• Then apply this paste on your face and neck.
• Let it dry for about 15-20 minutes.
• After this, wash it with lukewarm water and then apply face serum or moisturizer.

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Applying papaya face pack on oily skin controls the moisture of the skin and makes the skin shiny. Lemon juice is specially added to papaya face packs made for oily skin.

• Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice in half cup mashed papaya.
• Apply it on your entire face for 15 minutes.
• After this wash the face with cold water.

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This face pack is effective for people who suffer from severe acne. For this face pack, egg white and ripe papaya are required. This face pack can help in tightening pores, controlling sebum level and improving the skin.

• Take an egg and separate the egg white from the egg yolk.
• Mash some papaya and mix egg white in it.
• Apply it on the affected area for 10 minutes.
• Then wash the skin with herbal face cleanser.

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Papaya has skin glowing properties, which help in removing tan lines and dullness. Papaya face pack requires tomato juice for pigmentation and brightening. Tomato helps in reducing tan.

• Mix half a cup of ripe mashed papaya in the juice or pulp of one tomato.
• Apply it on your face and neck and wait for it to dry.
• After drying, wash your face and neck with fresh water.
• After this, do not forget to apply a good moisturizer.

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Papaya face pack with egg white works for skin tightening. Egg white not only reduces the pores but also tightens the skin. When it is mixed with papaya, it affects the collagen, making the skin toned and glowing.

• Mix half a cup of mashed ripe papaya with one egg white and make a paste.
• Apply this paste on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes and after it dries, wash it with Huberle face wash.
• Be sure to apply moisturizer after washing.

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Blocked pores can cause many skin related problems and in such a situation, this papaya face pack can be beneficial. While honey acts as an antibacterial agent, sandalwood powder helps in reducing the inflammation caused by acne. The mixture of papaya, sandalwood and honey works to remove pimples and make the skin glowing.

• Make a paste by mixing 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder and 1 teaspoon honey in half cup ripe mashed papaya.
• Apply this paste on your face and neck.
• Let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it.
• Even after using this pack, definitely use moisturizer.

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