Pawpaw - Single Remedy for All Skin Problems

Pawpaw which is also known as Papaya is a multipurpose fruit. It is proven that it is rich in Pro-vitamin A Carotenoids, Vitamins B and C, fibre and minerals. In fact, it has several health benefits and it is also good for skin. Pawpaw is commonly and widely consumed as a fruit and as an ingredient for some dishes. Aside from these, it is also used in many skin care products such as 'Pawpaw Skin Cream, Pawpaw Ointment, Pawpaw Cream' and the like Pawpaw skin care products.

Benefits of Pawpaw - As a fruit


1. Pawpaw is rich in Papain which helps in regulating the function of digestive system. It helps in breaking down protein into amino acid. In addition, it is good for the regulation of bowel movement to prevent constipation. Intestinal parasites are also killed and destroyed by its juice.


2. Pawpaw is good for the prevention of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis because of its anti-inflammatory properties.


3. Pawpaw boosts and strengthens the immune system which in turn prevents bacterial infection and flu. It also prevents stomach infections. 


4. Pawpaw is very low in calories yet it remains as a very healthy fruit. Thus, it helps in losing weight in a very healthy way too.


5. Pawpaw is a rich source of potassium. It is also helps in controlling the levels of cholesterol.
6. The leaf of Pawpaw is used to treat malaria.

Benefits of Pawpaw in skin care 


1. Pawpaw contains self-healing properties which immediately soothes and calms the skin. Ointment made of Pawpaw is commonly used to treat Stings, rashes, boils, cuts and burns.


2. Pawpaw has natural skin exfoliating properties too. Pawpaw cream or scrub is used for removing dead skin cells, dislodge dirt and blackheads.


3. Pawpaw is great anti-aging ingredient in skin care products. It helps in firming the skin and tightening the pores.


4. Pawpaw is a good skin clarifier. Lotion or cream made of Pawpaw is used to tone the skin through removing acnes and blemishes.


5. Pawpaw is also used as a hair conditioner. The extracts of Pawpaw give the hair extra smooth and shine. It also contributes to prevention and treatment of dandruff. 


6. Pawpaw which has Papain delays signs of aging through renewing the cells of the skin and provides a more youthful looking skin.


7. Pawpaw is rich in hydrating and restorative properties. It helps in keeping the skin hydrated and smooth. Pawpaw is an excellent choice for the remedy of dry skin.

Added benefits of Carica Papaya or Paw Paw Cream on Skin

 The papaya fresh fruit (Carica papaya) is quite popular for its rich and sweet taste. It is actually made use of across the globe in making tasty desserts and it is considered an indispensable portion of the diet. On the other hand, this fruit possesses a number of cosmetic and therapeutic benefits. Dr. Thomas Pennington Lucas from Australia first explored the huge benefits and documented the outcomes. Later on he went on to ferment the papaya fruit to make remedies for diseases that were previously untreated. He made what is now famous as Lucas Paw Paw Ointment.

Papaw Cream

The peel of the pawpaw fruit, the stem etc produces an enzyme called papain. Papain is a proteolytic enzyme which breaks down the proteins. Therefore, when it is applied on tough skin, skin rash etc. It softens the skin and helps the scars to disappear. Papaya peptides and Chymopapain A and B are some of the other enzymes that are found in the papaya and aid in the process. Simplest way to fully utilize the papain is to consume the ripe fruit which is very tasty. It can be applied topically on skin. As the stem and leaves also contain papain, one could extract the juice out of them but it would have an obnoxious taste. The unripe, green papaya fruit contains much higher levels of papain, other enzymes and other antioxidants. One can cook unripe papaya fruit and consume it.

The paw paw ointment has a great numbers of added benefits, when put on topically.

- When Paw Paw Ointment is applied on abscesses and boils, it penetrates the skin surface and helps to regulate the inflammatory response of the skin. It hydrolyses the pus formed in the boils and destroys the bacteria accumulating in the pus.

- It is a extremely effective remedy against minor burns, sunburns and chaffed skin. Paw Paw cream is a petroleum jelly based product. A very thin coating is to be applied and it would effectively moisturize the skin and heal the cracks as it contains emollients.

- Paw Paw cream is a healthy oxidant and it helps to treat excessively dry skin. Some creams contain added Shea butter or honey and thus act as a natural moisturizer for dry skin.

- It is also used to heal acne and even severe cases of back cystic acne. Acne will cause hyperpigmentation in many cases leading to ugly scars. It softens the skin on the acne scars and helps to get rid of the pimple marks.

- It may be applied on cuts to make a barrier against external bacteria contamination. It possesses wound healing abilities and anti-bacterial properties.

For this reason, one should always keep Paw Paw Cream handy to treat burns, minor cuts and other skin conditions. Used regularly, this can heal skin and clear out the scars to give you a healthy and glowing skin. Paw Paw ointment is available in the market under various product names and sometimes contain added ingredients like honey and Shea butter instead of petroleum jelly. This organic product is the solution to most of the skin problems that we normally suffer from.