PAPAYA SKIN AND HAIR BENEFITS

Papaya

INTRODUCTION: Sequel to my previous post on papaya and it's health benefits, is PAPAYA  SKIN AND HAIR CARE.  As already stated in previous post, the health and skin benefits of papaya cannot  be overemphasized, papaya is rich in vitamins,  minerals, antioxidants, fluid,  fiber and so many others, it is especially rich in vitamins such as vitamins A,  C,  E,  K  and antioxidants such as Beta carotene, Alpha carotene, etc,  all of which are good for the body both internally and externally. The use of papaya in skin and hair care is numerous, this is basically because of its content of various skin care vitamins especially VITAMIN A and it's content of the enzyme called PAPAIN, which is said to have a skin whitening agent and a good exfoliator.

BENEFITS OF PAW PAW OR PAPAYA ON SKIN:

(1) SKIN WHITENING: One of the major benefits of papaya is skin whitening,  this is because papaya peel is rich in the enzyme called PAPAIN, which has a skin whitening agent.

METHOD 1:
(a)  Massage the peel of papaya on face and neck for 2-3 minutes
(b)  Leave for 15-20 minutes
(c)  Rinse and watch your skin exfoliate and glow

METHOD 2: 
SKIN WHITENING MASK
INGREDIENTS :
--- 2 papaya peel (unripe)
----1 tsp honey
----5-10 drops of lemon juice

PROCEDURE:
(a)  Blend all three together to form a mask
(b)  Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes
(c)  Rinse and experience a glowing skin.

(2) PAPAYA AS A SKIN MOISTURIZER: Applying mashed papaya on your skin can help moisturize your skin,  this is because papaya is rich in vitamins and PAPAIN enzyme,  which in turn helps to remove dead skin cells and inactive protein, thereby rejuvenating your skin.  To achieve this,  below is what you have to do.

INGREDIENTS:
----2 tbsp of mashed papaya
----1 tbsp of honey

METHOD:
(a)  Mix ingredients thoroughly
(b)  Apply on face
(c)  Leave for 30 minutes
(4) Rinse with cold water and watch your moisturized skin glow.

(3) REMOVES SKIN PIGMENTATION OR HELPS TREATS MELASMA: These are dark or brownish patches on the face,  neck or arms.  It could  be due to pregnancy or too much exposure to sun. The good thing is that papaya  can help  treat this disorder due to its exfoliating properties, as it is rich in papain together with its content of vitamins A and C. Below is a picture of papaya juice with lemon drops

Papaya juice with lemon 

INGREDIENTS:
-----Papaya juice
-----lemon juice
-----cotton wool
METHOD:
(a)  Soak cotton wool in papaya juice mixed with lemon juice
(b)  Apply on an already washed face and neck and all affected areas
(c)  Leave for 15 minutes
(d)  Rinse and dry,  and enjoy your glowing skin

NOTE: Continue treatment till result is achieved

(4) REDUCES WRINKLES: The peel of papaya can help reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging.  This is because the peel of papaya is rich in PAPAIN. Papain, Beta carotene and other phytochemical content of papaya act as powerful exfoliator and dissolves inactive protein and dead skin cells, hence promoting fairness,  removing dark spots and age related wrinkles.

INGREDIENTS:
----- Papaya peel

METHOD:
(a)  Rub papaya peel all over face and neck
(b)  Leave for 20 minutes
(c)  Rinse with cold water

(5) REDUCES DARK CIRCLES OF THE EYE: According to various studies,  Dark circles of the eye can be reduced  with the help of a green papaya pulp. Green papaya pulp is a natural bleacher, it helps erase skin discoloration.

INGREDIENTS:
-----1 cup of mashed green papaya

METHOD:
(a) Apply  the paste of mashed green papaya on your dark circles
(b)  Leave for 10 minutes
(c)  Rub the skin gently and with the help of a clean towel wipe off the paste
(d)  Wash face with lukewarm water
(e)  Use until dark circles disappears within a short period of time.

(6) TREATS VITILIGO: Vitiligo is a condition where white patches appear on the skin. Papaya paste or juice  can take care of this problem because it can boost the melanin production, hence  restoring the skin to normal colour.

METHOD:
(a) Apply  a paste of ripe or unripe papaya on the affected area
(b) Wash off after 15-20 minutes.
(c)  Papaya juice can also be used on the affected areas as a means of treatment.
(d) Drinking papaya juice daily can also help in treating this skin disorder. The intake of papaya juice can help aid the internal healing of Vitiligo

NOTE: Treatment should be continued till result is achieved.

(7) EVENS TONE: Papaya as you know contains vitamins A  and C  as well as PAPAIN enzyme, the combination of this vitamins and enzyme help tighten the skin. To achieve this follow the following procedure:-

INGREDIENTS:
----4 cubes of ripe or unripe papaya
----1 tbsp turmeric powder
----1 tbsp honey

METHOD:
(a)  Mash the raw papaya cubes
(b)  Add the honey and turmeric powder
(c)  Mix well into a thick paste
(d)  Apply on an already washed face and allow for  20-30 minutes
(e)  Wash off with lukewarm water and experience a glowing skin

NOTE: Use once a week to maintain a glowing skin.

(8) TREATS ACNE AND FORESTALLS FUTURE BREAK OUT: Treating an acne affected face with papaya mash  brings about the desired change, this is because of the it's content of PAPAIN and other antioxidants. The juice of papaya applied on acne affected area can help reduce inflammation and unwanted blemishes.

INGREDIENTS:
----Ripe or unripe papaya pulp

METHOD:
(a) Mash pulp to a smooth paste
(b) Apply on your washed face
(c)  Leave for  15-20 minutes
(d) Wash off with cold water. 

NOTE: Regular application will bring about the desired change and cure.

(9) TIGHTENS SKIN: Using mashed papaya mixed with rice flour and honey can help tighten your facial skin, giving it a radiant glow and at the same time reducing fine lines due to age.

METHOD:
(a) Mix mashed papaya, rice flour and honey into a smooth paste.
(b) Apply the paste on face and neck
(c)  Leave for 20 minutes
(d)  Wash out with cold water and dry.
(e)  Use thrice weekly for a glowing and radiant skin.

PAPAYA AND HAIR CARE:

(1) STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH: As studies have shown,  papaya  is rich in folic acid. This in turn helps to improve circulation to the hair follicles and as well as promotes hair growth. Also,  incorporating papaya in your daily meal can help promote your hair  growth and forestall hair loss.

(2) PAPAYA SEEDS FOR DANDRUFF TREATMENT:

Papaya seed

Dandruff is a fungal infection on the scalp.  Papaya seeds is rich in anti-fungal properties, hence it's application on the affected areas can help treat,  control and prevent dandruff.

INGREDIENTS:
---- 1/2 of one papaya together with seed

METHOD:
(a) Peel the papaya leaving the seed intact
(b) Blend into a smooth paste
(c) Massage into scalp and hair
(d) Leave for about an hour
(e) Wash out using shampoo.

(3) PAPAYA HAIR MASK: Papaya hair mask can nourish your hair and prevent it from breakage and dryness. To achieve  this follow the steps  below

INGREDIENTS:
---few pieces of fresh ripe papaya
---1 tbsp olive oil
---2 tbsp coconut oil

METHOD:

(a) Mix in all three and blend to a smooth paste
(b)  Apply paste  to hair
(c)  Leave for 30 minutes
(d)  Wash  out with a shampoo

NOTE:  It must be noted here that when hair treatment is for split ends,  the mixture will now be fresh papaya,  honey and olive oil,  blend into smooth paste,  Applied to hair and washed out after about an hour.

In all, the skin and hair benefits of papaya is just inexhaustible,  it could form a whole book, and the benefits still can't be exhausted. Everything about papaya is beneficial. The vitamins,  minerals,  antioxidants,  the PAPAIN ENZYME  are all beneficial and healthy to the skin and hair. The answer to that radiant, glowing and blemish free skin you have been looking for is all here, only in one fruit, that is papaya  the fruit  of the angels. The answer to your lustrous and damage free hair is also here,  in papaya.  The answer to your cracked heel treatment  is also here in papaya.  Try incorporating papaya today in your everyday diet for a healthy glowing skin and lifestyle.


NOTES: Contributions,  comments,  questions are welcome.