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Enjoy A Fruity Treat With Easy To Make Papaya Face Packs!
Remember the times when you caught the glimpse of papaya facial from the saloon’s menu or heard the parlor lady uttering Papaya facial too often? The fruit has taken over all over the world for being the best & natural beautifying agent. So, here I am with a list of easy to make papaya face packs so that you do not have to visit the parlor & spend those extra bucks to look beautiful!
You can choose the weekdays to sit back and relax with the best papaya face packs put on to have an amazing ‘me time’ before you hit the office with a supernatural, flawless skin the very next day!
Before rushing into the recipes of face packs, let us have a simple overview of the natural ingredients present in the fruit which makes everyone call it the “Angel fruit”
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The Magical Power Of Papaya! – What Does Papaya Contain?
The topical application of Papaya for skin is not just limited to whitening and smoothening of the skin. A study has, in fact, proved that the fruit can also heal dreadful skin diseases such as chronic skin ulcers.1
Vitamin A
Retinol or vitamin A is known to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, withstand an injury and delay the process of aging after its topical application.
This is because of its collagen-boosting property and its ability to retain water in the skin. 2 Papaya contains vitamin A (1531 IU for 140 grams) which fulfills 31% of daily vitamin A requirement.
Vitamin C
Our skin naturally contains vitamin C which promotes the synthesis of collagen and protects our skin from Ultraviolet damage.
Excessive exposure of skin to harmful sun radiation and various pollutants deprives the epidermal layer of skin from vitamin C but you can fix this by consuming vitamin c rich foods!
Relishing a cup of papaya (140 grams) helps you meet more than 100% of daily vitamin C requirement.
Consumption of papaya is known to deliver vitamin C to the skin but the topical application can also help your skin to absorb the vitamin. 3 4 5
Vitamin C helps in
- Fighting free radicals which can damage the skin
- Boost collagen & improve skin elasticity
- Reduce hyperpigmentation & spots
Lycopene
Since our skin is exposed to harmful radiations and pollutants, we need to enrich our diet with skin-friendly phytonutrients which can both internally and topically repair the damage and make our skin healthy.
Papaya contains lycopene, the treatment of which is known to enhance the skin 10 times greater when compared to skin that is not treated with the substance. (6)
Beta-carotene
Our body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A which is why we need our body to be supplied with abundant amounts of the phytonutrient for proper nourishment.
Beta-carotene can stop the free radical activity which can otherwise damage the skin!
How To Prepare Papaya Face Masks Using The Best Ingredients?
Get ready to gather all the ingredients that are going to beautify your skin & you can make your own saloon time at your comfy home!
All the 10 face packs that you are about to have a glance at can help you make the most out of the papaya benefits for skin and are prepared using the easily available ingredients.
So, let’s get started!
Simple Tip – Since Papaya is the common ingredient in all the face packs, here is the basic step that you need to follow for the preparation of any of the following face packs.
Preparation Of Papaya Puree!
- Peel the outer skin of papaya and cut the papaya into two halves. Discard the seeds from the fruit! You can utilize a scoop to make the removal easy.
- Cut the papaya into small pieces and blend the pieces to prepare the papaya puree.
- Collect the puree into a bowl from the blender jar and add the required ingredients to prepare the face pack.
Papaya Benefits For Skin Using The Best Papaya Face Packs
1. Papaya, Rosewater & Honey Face Pack
If you are looking forward to using papaya for face whitening, here is how to prepare an amazing face pack that will fetch you some wonderful results within no time.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Honey – one tablespoon
- Rose water – One tablespoon
Collect the blended papaya puree into a separate bowl and add honey, rosewater, one tablespoon each.
Apply it all over!
Mix the ingredients well and apply the mixture all over your face and neck using your forefingers. Massage the mixture deep into your skin pores and rub it well until it is absorbed into the skin.
Leave it as such until it is dried. Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Why does it work?
Apart from the antioxidant activity of natural phytonutrients present in papaya, honey and its exfoliating properties may remove the dead skin cells from your skin, thereby improving the complexion. 7
2. Papaya, Banana & Yogurt Facemask
If rough and dry, scaly skin has been bothering you, a face pack including papaya, banana, and yogurt is the one you need!
Following the remedy at least twice a week can smoothen your skin and make your skin appear soft and supple.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Smashed banana puree – One tablespoon
- Yogurt –One tablespoon
Add mashed banana puree and yogurt to the already prepared papaya paste and mix the quantities well.
Apply it all over!
Apply the mixture all over face and neck and use your forefingers to massage the mixture into your skin for at least 20 minutes.
Wait for half an hour to forty-five minutes until the mixture is dried and rinse it off using lukewarm water.
Apply moisturizer to prevent the skin from getting dry.
Why does it work?
Yogurt can instantly smoothen your skin. It can further improve the elasticity of the skin, keeping your skin young and lively. 8
3. Papaya, Lemon And Honey Face Pack
Papaya face pack for pigmentation requires the best supportive ingredients to bring out the best results.
However, the result is not evident after the first time application and you need to follow the remedy twice a week to obtain the best results.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Lime juice – One tablespoon
- Honey – One tablespoon
Add lime juice and honey to the freshly extracted papaya puree and mix the ingredients well.
Apply it all over!
You can either use a soft bristled brush or your forefingers to apply the papaya, lime and honey mixed face pack over your face and neck.
Massaging your skin with the mixture can let the ingredients get deeply absorbed into your skin pores.
After 40 minutes, you can rinse it off and pat your skin dry!
Why does it work?
The anti-melanogenic properties of ascorbic acid present in lemon which is a citrus fruit can fight the pigmentation and even out your skin. 9
The antioxidant properties of lycopene, beta carotene and vitamin C in papaya can further help in fighting free radicals and preventing the occurrence of spots when exposed to the sun.
4. Papaya, Milk And Honey Face Mask
Topical application of milk does not have any supporting evidence that it might beautify your skin but papaya and honey are known to bring desired changes to the skin which makes the face pack most commonly applied. 10
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Milk – Two tablespoons
- Honey – One tablespoon
Mix the required amounts of papaya, honey, and milk until a smooth paste is formed.
Apply it all over!
Apply the mixture using your forefingers and rub it deep into your skin pores. Continue a gentle massage with your fingertips and let the mixture get deeply embedded.
Let the mixture dry up, after which you can rinse it off and pat dry.
Why does it work?
Honey is anti-microbial in nature and its topical application is known to prevent skin infections and heal wounds much quickly. 11
Papaya has rich antioxidant properties that can enhance your skin texture and appearance.
5. Papaya, Aloe-Vera Gel And Honey
When preparing papaya face pack for pimples, it is essential to be particular about the ingredients since acne are sometimes bumpy, raised and itchy.
If your condition is really complex, you can totally avoid the face pack to prevent the condition from worsening!
But, if the acne is uninfected and not filled with pus, you can follow a gentle application of the face pack.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Aloe-Vera Gel-One tablespoon
- Honey – One tablespoon
Mix Aloe-Vera Gel and honey into the papaya puree and blend it well.
Apply it all over!
Apply the face pack all over the face with a gentle movement of fingers. Do not press the mixture much upon the acne.
You can simply follow a slight application and leave the mixture as such for 30 minutes.
Rinse off & pat dry! Ensure that you do not rupture your pimples which might otherwise lead to the formation of scars.
Why does it work?
Aloe-Vera has antifungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can soothe the inflammation and reduce the effect. 12
6. Papaya, Olive Oil & Honey Facepack
The best face pack using the three best ingredients is papaya, olive oil, and honey face mask. Olive oil has a wide range of benefits when it comes to skin protection and enhancement.
Honey has a crucial role in dermatology and papaya is, of course, the best natural skin beautifier!
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Olive oil – One tablespoon
- Honey – One tablespoon
Blend the three best natural skin enhancers to obtain a soft mixture.
Apply it all over!
Apply the face pack all over your face and massage on the T-zone well since it is this zone which is much affected by the production of sebum, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Leave the mixture as such for 45 minutes, rinse off and pat dry.
Why does it work?
Topical application of plant oils has been a topic of research for a very long time and the studies have to say that the oils can act as natural skin barriers, exhibit antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties and promote wound healing. 13
The addition of papaya puree and honey would show wonderful effects since both the ingredients are individually beneficial to skin health.
7. Papaya, Egg White & Yogurt
Prepare your own anti-aging papaya face packs using the papaya puree, egg white, and yogurt. You can follow the remedy at least twice a week to obtain the best results.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Egg white – Extract from one egg
- Yogurt – One tablespoon
The extraction of egg white from the egg is not an easy task and you should be careful not to let the yolk get mixed with the egg white.
Beat the outer shell of the egg with a spoon gently so as the crack emerges. Gently open the shells of the egg holding them much closer to each other such that only the egg white is let out from the openings into a small bowl.
Add the extracted egg white into the papaya puree and add in a tablespoon of yogurt. Mix well until a smooth paste is formed.
Apply it all over!
Use your fingers or a soft bristled brush to apply the mixture over your face and neck. Massage it well into your skin and leave it aside for half an hour.
Rinse it off with water and pat it dry!
Why does it work?
Egg white can shrink your pores and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Research says that the topical application of water-soluble egg membrane can reduce the free radicals and improve the elasticity of the skin. 14
Moreover, honey and yogurt can even the skin and improve your skin texture when applied regularly.
8. Papaya, Oatmeal & Turmeric Face Pack
Best papaya face packs that work the best for removing your facial hair is prepared using papaya, oatmeal, and turmeric as the key ingredients.
Turmeric has been an age-old remedy for many skin problems. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it the best natural remedy and the most commonly used ingredient for many skin ailments but its effect on facial hair removal is not supported by any evidence.
However, the topical application of the ingredient can impart an amazing glow to your skin and reduce dryness and inflammation. 15
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Turmeric – Half tablespoon
- Oatmeal – One tablespoon
Add turmeric and oatmeal into the extracted papaya puree and mix the quantities well.
Apply it all over!
Apply the paste evenly on your face and neck. Ensure that you apply a thick paste on those areas where facial hair is visible.
Let it get completely dried after which you can rub the mixture off using your fingers. Do not use water for rubbing and removing the dried face pack.
You can rinse your skin with water after completely rolling off the powder from your skin with your fingers.
9. Papaya, Fuller’s Earth, Rose Water
Applying papaya, fuller’s earth and rose water face pack can instantly bring a natural glow to your skin since fuller’s earth can show the immediate results.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Fuller’s earth = One tablespoon
- Rose water – Two tablespoons
Apply it all over!
Mix the ingredients to form a thick paste, convenient enough to apply over your face. Let the mixture get completely dried after which you can rinse and pat dry.
Why does it work?
Fuller’s earth is known to improve the skin texture and bring a significant glow to the skin. Addition of papaya and rose water can amplify the result due to their natural skin enhancing properties.
10. Papaya, Avocado, Olive Oil Face Pack
Dark spots and pigmentation can be diminished using the best ingredients like avocado oil and olive oil.
A frequent application of the ingredients can help in a gradual fading of the spots, helping you regain a smooth and flawless skin.
Ingredients required
- Papaya puree – Two tablespoons
- Avocado oil – One tablespoon
- Olive oil – One tablespoon
Apply it all over!
Apply the mixture with a smooth and gentle massage and let it stay on your skin for half an hour. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry and apply a good moisturizer.
Why does it work?
Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats which can repair the skin damage and remove unnecessary spots.
Papaya and it’s magical properties are an added advantage to the healing properties of avocado oil!
That’s it about some wonderful face packs you can prepare using Papaya! Get ready to plan a soothing spa time every weekend and get beautiful by each passing day.
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