Papaya is the only fruit that is
available all through the year. It is pear-shaped luscious and sweet fruit; the
consistency of the pulp will be like soft butter. Usually it will be around 1
pound in weight and 7 inches long. The flesh inside the papaya will be in
orange colour with slight shades of yellow or pink.
Not only the Papaya fruit but
other parts of it are also very good for skin, hair and health. It contains an
enzyme called ‘Papain’ that helps you in digesting proteins easily. It is used
as a main ingredient in chewing gums and also used to make dietary supplements.
Papaya is a wholesome fruit that offers many benefits for your skin.
Beauty
Benefits or Secrets of Papaya
Nourishes
skin
Containing Vitamin A and Papain
enzyme, papaya helps remove dead skin cells and inactive proteins, thus
rejuvenating your skin. It also helps keep your skin hydrated. If you want
glowing skin, use papaya-honey mask. Mash half a papaya and mix it with three
spoons of honey to make a smooth paste. Apply it gently on your face and neck.
Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
Natural
conditioner
As it is rich in minerals,
vitamins and enzymes, papaya acts as a natural conditioner, making your hair
softer and smoother. Blend papaya, banana, yoghurt and coconut oil together
into a thick paste. Apply it to damp hair. Wrap a towel or use a shower cap for
half an hour to generate heat in your scalp. Rinse with warm water.
Face
and Leg Skin Whiting
The peel (skin) of the papaya can
not only be used on the face, but it should also be used for whitening the skin
on your legs.
Skin
Exfoliator
It acts as skin exfoliator that
cleans the skin and makes it healthy.
Papaya
for Dark Spots
Papaya can also be used in
treating the dark spots. In order to remove dark spots you have to apply mashed
papaya mixed with milk on the affected area. Regular application of papaya will
help in toning your skin, improving complexion and also makes your skin glow.
Anti-Aging
Papaya
It can be used to tighten your
skin, mix mashed papaya, rice flour and honey. Now apply the mixture on your
skin and leave it for 20 minutes. Apply this pack thrice a week for good
results.
Fair
and Glowing Skin
Mix papaya with honey to make a
skin nourishing mask. Smear this mask on your face and neck. Leave it on for 20
minutes before rinsing it off. This mask makes your skin fair and glowing.
Papaya
Vinegar
You can prepare papaya vinegar at
home. Cut papaya into thin peels and put 2/3 part of jar with papaya. Cover
apple cider vinegar over it. Let it mature for 4 weeks and strain the mixture
to get the papaya vinegar. Papaya vinegar is very helpful in treating age spots
and sunspots. Papaya vinegar can be a boon to your rough and damaged hair. Mix
this vinegar with your regular shampoo to wash your hair or blend it with lemon
juice and keep it on the hair 20 minutes before washing off. This mix gives
brilliant shine to your hair.
Papaya
face mask for Sun tan
Make a paste of papaya mash,
yogurt, lemon juice and honey and egg white. Whip all ingredients well and
apply on your face for 20 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This mask
brightens the facial complexion and cures the suntan.
Promotes
hair growth
According to studies, the
nutrients in papaya help prevent balding. Eating the fruit at least thrice a
week can help reduce hair thinning.
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