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Five benefits of using pawpaw on your skin

Skin Care
 You can use pawpaw leaves, seeds, peels and flesh for skincare (Photo: Courtesy)

Pawpaw is one of the most nutritious fruits you can find out there. They are known to have numerous health benefits including cardiovascular and digestive health advantages. To add to that, pawpaw isn’t just loved for its flavor.

For decades, it has been discovered that you are not only getting a nutritional boost from adding it to your diet, but there is more to it.

After thousands of years of use, many women have discovered the numerous hair and skin care secrets it is jam packed with that give you the beauty boost you definitely need to add to your regiment.

When it comes to skin care, you can use the leaves, seeds, peels and the flesh itself for multiple skin care concerns.

If you’re still on the fence about it, here is why you should consider adding this amazing fruit to your skin care routine because you will get these five amazing benefits:

It helps eliminate hyperpigmentation

Having an even skin tone is a big deal in the world of beauty. It’s very hard to achieve that and that is why many of us spend so much on products that can help do that.

The most common cause of hyperpigmentation is sun exposure and pawpaw fruit can actually be the solution you need.

You can simply apply the juice on the affected area a few times a week as a light mask and let it work into your skin for a few minutes before rinsing.

It is a powerful exfoliator

Exfoliation should never be missed when it comes to any beauty routine. It is essential whether you prefer going the chemical exfoliation way or use physical exfoliators because this is what will slough off the dead skin cells and impurities.

With pawpaw, you are in luck because it can also be used as an exfoliant. The peels can be blended lightly and combined with a gentle ingredient like blended oatmeal.

The enzymes and acids found in the peel will effectively rejuvenate your skin and keep the dead cells away.

 Pawpaw will help moisturise dry skin (Photo: Courtesy)
It is a natural moisturizer

Dry, dull skin is a common condition that many struggle with. With pawpaw, there are many ways you can get the benefits since the peel and flesh both have moisturizing properties.

You can mash the flesh and mix with honey for a hydrating mask.

It reduces signs of ageing

Looking young and vibrant is definitely a confidence kick we all want. As we grow older, there is more emphasis on routines and products that can hide the crow’s feet and wrinkles.

Pawpaw is a natural and effective remedy because it is known to have vitamins, antioxidants and collagen boosting properties that give you a renewed glow.

One way you can use it is by scooping out the seeds with some of the flesh, grind into a paste and add a spoon of honey for an antiaging mask.

It helps treat acne

Pawpaw leaves are a wonderful, natural remedy for people dealing with acne. They contain exfoliating enzymes that can unclog pores, eliminate dead skin cells and heal the scars left behind as well.

To make a papaya leaf face mask, just blend the leaves to a paste and apply on your face as a mask. Another option is to juice the leaves.

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