It’s been rightly said that ‘What you wouldn’t put in your mouth…you shouldn’t put on your skin’… And what could be better than the topical application of natural fruit acids which benefits the skin in multiple powerful ways. Papaya is a fruit that has been scientifically proven when it comes to promoting healthy, glowing, more youthful skin.
The Key Active Agent in Papaya
Papaya contains the enzyme ‘Papain’, a class of proteins. This enzyme helps the fruit to regulate certain intrinsic functions, such as the fruits’ ripening and color changes.
Being a ‘proteolytic enzyme’ (protein-breaking), Papain can breakdown and digest large proteins in a very gentle way, including those that accumulate on the skin. Its natural and effective proteolytic activity is effecticw over a wide range of pH and is suitable for all skin types.
The Benefits of Papaya in Skin Care
1. Brightens Skin
The exfoliating properties of Papaya deep cleans blackheads (sebum blocked pores) and removes dead cells from the top dermal layer to reveal naturally clear skin. The active enzymes, along with Vitamin C and Vitamin E in Papaya refine complexion and top-up with a renewed radiance.
2. Evens Skin Tone or Hyperpigmentation & Clears Blemishes
When it comes to uneven pigmentation, dark spots, blemishes, and scars, Papaya is a minor miracle worker. This rich source of beta-carotene, alpha hydroxy acids and other potent plant antioxidants evens skin tone and clears blemishes. Papaya is also effective when it comes to soothing sunburned skin.
3. Reduces Premature Skin Aging
The abundance of powerful antioxidants like the carotenoids in Papaya protect and neutralize free radical damage. These active agents prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which is necessary for keeping skin taut, elastic, and young-looking. Its moisturizing action restores smooth texture and softness.
How to Use Papaya in Skin Care
Papaya (Carica papaya) is native to tropical America, southern Mexico, and Central America, India, and Hawaii, with benefits known to mankind for centuries. Here at PuraVeda Organics, we use the extract of Non-GMO Papaya in our masks and exfoliators. Papaya is a strong exfoliating agent, and should always be applied in clinically proven concentrations.
A single application of our Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub provides immediate results, and is incredibly effective at removing deep seated debris, for a noticeably brighter complexion.
If you have sensitive or blemish-prone skin, or have rosacea, then our calming SBR Papaya & Honey Facial Mask is made for your skin. With Papaya, Honey, and other botanical actives, but minus the walnut shell beads used for mechanical exfoliation in our Normal formula, our SBR mask deep cleans pores while also soothing and healing your face.
These formulas can be used either as a mask or an exfoliator. After cleansing your face with dosha-specific Organic Cleanser, apply a thin layer of the exfoliator. Leave on the skin for 5 minutes (minimum) to 1 hour (maximum) / gently work in circles, concentrating on the problem areas. A small amount of tingling is normal as it is a result of drawing action of the Ayurvedic ingredients from the clogged pores. After the desired masking/exfoliation time, rinse well with warm water and pat dry.
Follow-up with BioScience Peptide Complex and a dosha-specific treatment serum (Collagen Boost Serum/Rejuv Serum/ SBR Serum). Repeat 2-3X times a week for regular detoxification and encouraging cell regeneration.
