Papaya (also called the papaw or pawpaw), the tropical fruit
plant. The papaya pulp consists of 88% of water, carbohydrates of 11%, fat,
protein, vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin
B5, Folate, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K, and minerals like calcium,
iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc.
The
ripped pulpy papaya is most commonly used as the face pack for curing many skin
issues.
- To make skin stiff, flawless and smooth papaya helps in increasing the production of collagen in skin
- Helps in reducing dark spots
- Its anti-fungal properties helps in treating the fungal infections
- To keep skin hydrated and preventing from dryness the potassium present in papaya helps a lot
Generally papaya is adapted for all skin types, but for
sensitive skin it may be allergic. So test a portion of papaya pack on your
hand and use it on face. The ripe papaya consists of BHA (beta hydroxyl acid),
which acts as the mild exfoliator. It keeps your skin to look younger on
removing dead cells.
Fascinating papaya mask for a flawless skin:
Papaya and Tomato
Face Pack
Tomato juice helps in increasing fairness, balancing pH, pores
tightening, treating tan, curing of acne. Both tomato and papaya face pack is
used for tanned skin.
What you require?
- 3-4 pieces of papaya
- 1 small tomato
How to use as mask?
Add both the papaya and tomato in a bowl. Mash them
completely. Apply evenly and gently on your face and neck part. Let it dry and
wash with cold water. Repeat twice a day for better results.
Papaya and Aloe Vera
Face Pack
Aloe Vera has wealth properties of vitamin A, vitamin B12,
vitamin C and vitamin E. It also has enzymes, amino acids, salicylic acid,
sugar, minerals etc. It has bulk source of antioxidants to protect the skin.
Both papaya and Aloe Vera is used to soothe and mend your damaged skin.
- 3 pieces of papaya
- 3 teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel
How to use as mask?
Mash the papaya pieces in a bowl. Mix the Aloe Vera gel with
mashed papaya. Apply all over face and neck. Let it dry and wash with cold
water. Repeat twice a day for better results.
Papaya, Honey and Lemon
The mix of the pack is used in treating pimples. Honey has
antibacterial properties that blocks acne. While preserving moisture, honey
gently exfoliates skin cells. Lemon cleans the dirt in pores on your skin. Also
keeps your skin fresh.
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 3 pieces of papaya
How to use as mask?
Mash the papaya pieces in a bowl. Add honey and lemon juice
to it. Mix well into a paste. Apply the mixed paste on your face and neck
leaving the eye portions. Allow it to dry and wash the face and neck with cold
water. Use this mask for 2 to 3 times a week to get flawless skin.
Papaya and Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth) Face Pack
Multani Mitti is used in skin care and in cosmetics. Multani
Mitti is collected with aluminum magnesium silicate. It is used in
skin-lightning.
What you require?
- 2 tablepoons of multani mitti
- 3-4 pieces of papaya
- 2-3 teaspoons of rosewater
Mash the papaya pieces. Add multani mitti powder with the mashed papaya. Add rosewater and mix them into a complete paste. Add few more rosewater if required. Apply the pack on face and neck. Wash the face and neck afterwards when dried.
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