Papaya skin care

Papaya is a very nutritious fruit. It is a tropical fruit with a delicious taste that can be used in a wide variety of recipes as it helps prevent various diseases and has a very low calorie content. Along with being nutritious papaya can be used as a cosmetic to get rid of many skin problems. Papaya skin care is ideal for radiant and nourished skin as it contains different types of vitamins that have beneficial effects.

During the summer season you need to protect your skin from the suns UV rays. You can use a sunscreen to do so. You can also keep your skin healthy and hydrated if you use a simple home remedies with papaya. The many benefits of papaya skin care are due to the high content of vitamins A, B and C. Their proteolytic enzymes like papain and kimopapain also have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

Papaya skin care benefits

Papaya being rich in vitamin A and papain helps to eliminate dead skin cells. It also helps to retain water in the skin. This results in your skin becoming moisturized. It contains carotenoids which will help you to maintain a tan.

When used on the face it will combat conditions like pimples and acne. This will improve the glow on your face. It is also good for cracked heels. Being rich in anti-oxidants it will have many ant-aging properties.

Based on the benefits of papaya skin care we have come up with a few homemade masks and remedies for you to get rid of your skin problems. Let us start with papaya as a natural lightener.

Papaya natural lightener

Papaya as mentioned above contains papain which can help to fade spots and freckles. As a result your skin will develop a uniform skin tone. Hence papaya can act as a natural lightener for your skin.

For the papaya mask cut a papaya into pieces and then blend it in a blender till a puree is formed. Apply the mask at night times on the areas that you want to whiten. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash. Do this three times a week. After washing this mask do not forget to apply moisturizer on your skin.

The next two masks can be used for several problems like wrinkles, acne and skin tightening

Papaya and honey mask

For this mask you will need to combine the properties of papaya with those of honey and milk. If you are allergic to milk then you can add more honey.
To prepare this mask you will need ½ cut ripe papaya, 2 teaspoons of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of honey. Cut the papaya into small pieces and mash till you get a puree. Now add the milk and honey to the papaya puree. Mix well till all the ingredients are incorporated.

Cleanse your face with a facial cleanser. Now apply the mask on your clean face. You can also spread part of the mask on the neck area. Let the mask remain for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse off the mask with cold water, you need to apply the mask twice a week to results.

Papaya yogurt mask

Yogurt is known for its moisturizing properties. Combining it with papaya will give an ideal mask for healthy, glowing and youthful skin.

For this mask you need a papaya and 1 cup natural yogurt. Remove the pulp from the papaya. Place the papaya in a container and add yogurt to it. Mix well. Wash your face with a facial cleanser and apply this mask on it in circular movements. Leave the mask to act for 15 minutes. Rinse the mask to clean the pores. You can use the mask twice a week.

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