Well, I talked about the benefits of Apple on skin last time. Today, I would be talking about another very nutritious fruit “Papaya”. Papaya is the best bet when it comes to skin care. It is a good source of Vitamin A and papain. Vitamin A acts as an anti-oxidant, while the papain breaks down inactive proteins and removes dead skin cells. The best feature of the fruit is its low sodium quality.Since the salt content is less, the water retention is also little. The result is an overall hydrated skin.
- Papaya is abundant in anti-oxidants due to the huge concentration of Vitamin A
- ‘Papain’ in Papaya is helpful in removing the dead skin cells so applying papaya on the skin will exfoliate your skin in the most gentle and natural way
- Use mashed papaya for cracked and sore heels
- Rub the Papaya peel on your face after eating the papaya. Let it stay for no more than 5 minutes and wash off with cold water. The AHA’s (alpha-hydroxy acids), which are the most coveted ingredients of today for their anti-aging properties, are in abundance in Papaya which makes it an acidic fruit. If you apply Papaya for more time, it would cause dryness and might even irritate sensitive skins.
- Papaya is a great skin-firming and anti-aging mask. Mash the uneaten Papaya with or without milk and apply on your face. It helps in removing blemishes, dark spots, evens out your skin tone and brings a glow to your face.
- Papaya is, again, a natural exfoliator.
- Mix mashed Papaya with honey for a hydrating skin mask.
Raw papaya is also recovered alternative for treating ringworm. Rub some slices of papaya on the ringworm patches. A paste made of dried papaya seeds can also be applied on the ringworm patches.
Hi, i hv scar on my chik by using papaya my scar will go off
Thankyou for the wonderful tip.
thank you i started using papaya a few days a go there’s a great improvement on my sports i bet i will keep using it for sometimes
i also find a mixture of lemon and few drops of honey very helpful on my sensitive skin
u got it….congrats
hai
iam using number of creams and soaps to eradicate black spots and pimples .what should i use for this.
PLease let me know how to use papaya on my skin.My age is 26.
rub the papaya slice on your face and let it dry. wash off with cold water. do this after cleansing your face at night, only twice a week!!
yeah papaya does help with dark spots and blemishes but you should not use papaya everyday….it has high concentration of AHA which is pretty strong for skin to be used everyday so use it once or twice a week…that will be more than enough and you can use lemon + honey every alternate day…hope this helps 🙂
How long can or should I leave on the dark spot
for 5-10 min.
UUMMM does papaya also helps with stretchmarks and skin discolorations?
I am not very sure if papaya can help with stretch marks but papaya does help with skin discolorations….for stretch marks, you should instead rely on cocoa butter and shea butter products or oils are even better 🙂
use also sun flower oil, try to apply it see the output, goodluck and GODBLESS
I have not used sunflower oil but will surely try it if I get it…thanks for the tip 🙂
thank you so much, football 🙂
Thnk u
What can i do to remove all my dark spots on my face, for how many days should i use papaya in order to get back my skin as before? i HAD Pimples and this had left dark spots on my face. Help me pleas to tighten my face also. What can i use?
hey….you should not apply papaya everyday on the face!!! its highly acidic so it can harm the skin so apply papaya on the face two-three times a week mixed with clay or some other base so that its not entirely concentrated. it does take a bit of time to show results but you should immediate brightening of face from the first application. it will take almost a month to show difference in blemishes and spots but they will eventually go.
another tip for spots is potato slices. rub a thin potato slice on the spots everyday and wash off after the juice dries. this will again take time to show result. but, potato helps with tanning, scars and lightening of the complexion.
and, for skin tightening, aloevera gel or egg white are the best masks. take aloevera gel straight from the plant and apply it every night as a moisturiser. or, you can also take egg white and apply it as a face mask. it helps with tightening of the skin and wrinkles. hope this helps 🙂
Hi I have black spots left from pimples , I havent applied papaya to my face as I have really sensitive skin and not sure how it might react. But ive been eating it everyday. Will eating it still help clear spots even tho im not applying directly …
How to use egg white? Whether daily (or) weekly? At what time to use it?
How to use egg white? Whether Daily(or) weekly twice? At what time to use it?
hi Soujanya. you are not very clear on where do you want to use the egg whites and for what purpose. if hair, once a week is enough and if for face, twice is enough. using it anytime is fine, preferably before going to bed.
Him for pimple skin I hink the best is t take one teaspoon of honey and half teaspoon of cinnamon, mix well and keep in the fridge for a night. Put this on your face next day for 15 mind and wash with Luke warm water. Your pimples and mark will gone really fast. Try it coz my sister is using n is wonderful.
great tip, Ayishah. i did a similar post on this:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/01/spicy-spices-for-acne-diy.html
iam 14 year old i have dry and completely tanned skin can papaya help me in regaining my complexion
Almost its a four months that i am eating one bowl of papaya everyday. This helped a lot to clear my skin. Before, I had a spots and blemishes on face. But now its all gone. Eating papaya really helps to prevent aging as well. Do eat papaya.
I am so glad to hear that 🙂 I am getting papaya on my plate from tomoro 😀
Yes papaya really helps a lot to remove black spots
yes, it does 🙂
What should i use to get rid of pimples and spots….
I m 18 years old.
try using tomato slices!!!
Hi for pimple skin I hink the best is t take one teaspoon of honey and half teaspoon of cinnamon, mix well and keep in the fridge for a night. Put this on your face next day for 15 mind and wash with Luke warm water. Your pimples and mark will gone really fast. Try it coz my sister is using n is wonderful.
hi…i have also done a similar diy remedy and it does really work well 🙂
Can I use papaya peel to whiten my leg?
hey…yes, you can!!!
can i use raw papy instead of the ripe one…cz i hv a tree outside
yes, you can, Farheen 🙂
Pls I rily nid help on hw to get off dis pimples on my face, a fast. One
use this:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/01/spicy-spices-for-acne-diy.html
whether eating and applyin smashed papya in face helps to make my skin clear and does it helps to get fair complexion????pls reply me
hey…yes, it helps in both ways 🙂
it help in fair complexion it improves ha skin tone
yes 😉
after washing off the papaya what essential oils in best to use on the skin?
hey…you can’t use Essential oils on the skin any time naked. mix it with any carrier oil/cream and then you can use it. any essential oils which suits your skin is good. I would suggest frankincense and neroli. they are amazing for skin. hope this helps 🙂
HI I HAVE ACNE AND REALLY BAD ACNE SCARS, DOES PAPAYA HELP GET RID OF SCARS AND ACNE IF IT DOES HOW MANY TIMES A WEEK DO I HAVE TO USE IT?? THANKS
hey…apply papaya twice a week and also apply honey every night…both help with scars!!! hope this helps 🙂
for how long do i have to keep the papaya on my face??
at max 10 minutes twice a week.
what should be mix in mashed papaya n how to apply on face n wash with soap or only pure water. can u help me swati murti
apply this on cleansed face. mash papaya or take a slice and rub it on your face or apply as a mask and wash off with water after 10 minutes.
I had been to parlour today for a papaya facial., hope that works..!!
wow…would love to know how it went 🙂 btw, one time facial wouldn’t really show much of a difference I guess!!! it has to be done regularly.
I use papaya homemafe facials 2 to 3 times a week and it has really improved my skin. The dark spots are disappearing and my skin is really soft. Its only been a few weeks and the results are amazing. Before now I never liked papaya. Today I even made a vanilla & papaya smoothie ;). I’ve found a new respect for the benefits external & internal of papaya.
haha…that’s really nice!!! can you send out the vanilla papaya smoothie recipe 🙂
heys how about using papaya seeds and milk and then put in the blender and make it as a paste and applying on ur face . does that theory work ?
no idea if it works or not. you can give it a try!!!
I don’t think that the seeds have the benefits that the pulp and the skin have. My dad used papaya as a meat tenderizer. Mix a chunk of papaya with water in the blender to make a smoothie, add it to the meat and let it sit for no more than 40 mintues as the meat will disintegrate. I have been doing this to all meats since I can remember
Does papaya heal pimples or pimples scar ?
it heals both – pimples n scars but its more effective on scars…not sure about pimples 🙂
I was wondering… Does this also apply to unripened papaya as well? Because occasionally some of the papaya’s from my tree fall off before they have ripened, but I feel as if it would be a waste if I just threw them away. So does unripened papaya also work for acne and blemishes?
yes, unripened papaya also has same properties so you can use that as well 🙂
I have a papaya mask on as we speak! im into papaya lately. Trying to rid the dark spots on my chin from hormonal acne. Yesterday I made a Papaya smoothie and the left over smootie i added 2 raw eggs and used it for a Protein hair conditioner. The ingredients are: Papaya, yogurt, lime, honey, coconut milk, and 2 eggs. (eggs for hair conditoner). That was the best smootie in the world!! Yum!
wow…that sounds great 🙂 thanks for tip…will surely try it!!
If I were to whip up a batch of papaya cleanser and put it in a mason jar how long will it last in the fridge?
I don’t really think it will last long!!! but, not sure how long. i’m guessing at max 5-7 days.
i have a dark spot like burn spot on my face for month ago due to electric razor what should i do can i apply raw papya on my face.. plz advice me i will be very thank ful to you
yes, you can apply raw papaya but I would also suggest you to check these out:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/04/my-top-5-home-remedies-this-summer-diy.html
and
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2010/02/get-rid-of-blemishes-and-dark-spots-on.html
hope this helps 🙂
Pls can i mix blend papaya juice to my body lotion i rub every day? Kindly advice
nope. it has to be washed off. and, papaya should not be used every day!!! maximum twice a week.
Thanks,
can i use papaya to lighten my dark skin?
yes 🙂
can i apply papaya directly on my face?
Thanks:))
hey Erika…yes you can but don’t use it more than twice a week.
Ok thanks..
you’re a big help 🙂
glad to be of help 🙂
does applying papaya on face reduce acne
yes, it does 🙂 but, don’t use it daily. make sure to use it as a spot treatment on only the acne and pimples!!! and, for face mask, use on alternate days or twice a week only!!!
does applying papaya on face reduce acne
thanks swati stay blessed
thanks 🙂
any one could tell mee that any home remedy for cheeks lifting with any application of fruit..and i heard egg white is good but it only gives temporary result as u leave it ur skin will becumm loos???
no, you can’t use fruit for such a thing. no, egg white also just firms up the skin but doesn’t lift the cheeks or anything. and, its temporary only and the effect will stay only for some hours at max. but, no it doesn’t loosen the skin any further of you are afraid of 🙂
but, yes, aloevera does help with firming up the skin on regular usage. no immediate effects though.
Can I use papaya to clear blackheads and pimples
yup 🙂
Hi,
I have a very dark and oily complexion.Could you please suggest me some tips so that i can get some glow on my skin.I have bought papaya massage gel,but of no use 🙁
Please help me
hi…instead of using a papaya gel, use fresh papaya, it wil definitely help. also, check this:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/09/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
hope this helps 🙂
I dont think so if papaya help a lot maybe for some other type of skin but not for me! Sorry but that is the reality.
yup may be…home remedies need not work for everyone. btw, what are you using it for? is the above comment made by you???
hi,
i have acne n ma skin is so oily with lots of blemishes n scars.
please advice
check this out:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/04/my-top-5-home-remedies-this-summer-diy.html
or, use potato slices on the blemishes and scars. it will take time so do it regularly at night for a month.
You are sweet and patient. Great advice but people if u would just read some of the repetetive questions will cease. Be mindful of swati time!
thanks a lot 🙂 I really appreciate the comment 🙂
How can I get rid of black mole like spots on my face?? They are all over the face…
use sunscreen very regularly whenever you go out..they are more likely sun spots if they were not present since your childhood. it will take time to see results depending on what their size is.
hi i have dark spots of hydro pigmentation on my face and i am using lemon juice,tomato juice and papaya but i can’t see the result can u advise some remedies for me
thanks in advance.
mix a pinch of turmeric with your face wash whenever you are going to wash your face and don’t forget sunscreen…give it sometime to go off.
Hi im only 23 and i have fine lines under my eye please help what can i use to erase them completely? Plz reply
pierce evion tablets…take a bit of gel and apply it on the undereye area gently with help of ring finger…don’t rub, just tap. it really helps!!! its vit E purely so its helpful 🙂
Is papaya is really good to eat all the day since i heard ppl saying it s not good t eat much by ladies..?how far its true?
hey….papaya is a good fruit but it shouldn’t be taken by pregnant ladies or those who are trying to conceive so you might have heard that!!! otherwise its very healthy 🙂
Wow,thanks for those useful tips.i hv fair skin but of late due to PCOD,i started getting acne.I never squeeze them but on one unfortunate day,I squeezed an inflamed acne filled with pus as it was paining n i wantd d pus out of my skin!
ultimately it left ugly scar on my face. hope dis papaya helps. how many days/weeks will i hv to wait to see result?
any other tips for preventing acne due to PCOD?
hmmm…i know what you did coz i did the same….apply neosporin on the wound…is it still a wound or has it healed and just left a scar??? no, there is nothing you can do for acne due to hormonal changes so leave it as it is and don’t pick!!! use potato slices on the scar every night. rub the slice and leave it to dry and wash off. papaya can also help but the skin there is sensitive so better to use something alkaline and not acidic. it can take anytime from 1 week to 1 month. mine took almost 3 weeks to heal completely.
hey thanks fr quick reply Swati… it happened 3months back,so right nw its just an ugly scar. but as a result of squeeze,im getting new acne near to the scar.
Will surely try the potato tip… im presently applying a paste of sandalwood {i hv a block 😀 } and mix with rose water n apply every night before sleeping. It does make my skin smooth but too early to comment abt its effect on scar as its been only 1week.
-Shilpa
hey Shilpa…lemme make one thing very clear…the area where you had the acne would remain sensitive for life so take good care of that area and don’t let anything happen there coz mine also breaks out at the point where i squeezed mine. so don’t even try to itch when you feel that way. the sandalwood paste does help but it will take time 🙂 do lemme know how it goes 🙂
ya i guess u r right…it does keep breaking out in same area no matter how clean i keep my skin.
*sigh* i really regret of squeezing! i had flawless fair skin which everyone admired in my college. now ppl ask me wats wrong with my skin! :'( hope i get my previous skin back!!!
-Shilpa
i know Shilpa coz even my forehead troubles me a lot 🙁 any product which doesn’t suit me is sure to break me out on the forehead though i never had pimples and acne till that awful time!!!
don’t worry. stress not coz stress is bad for skin 😀
Thanks Swati, guess your skin is pretty much like mine too- SENSITIVE!!! Even if i apply oil free moisturizer,i break out everywhere. I cant apply sunscreen and hence get tanned badly whereas I was totally fair during my teens and early college days!
*SOB* *SOB*
-Shilpa
hehe…probably yes Shilpa…it definitely got more sensitive after that acne attack 😀
aaaw…that’s sad that you can’t apply any sunscreen….yup all sunscreens are generally greasy 🙁 btw, have you tried lotus whitening emulsion…it really suits combi skin very well…i am using it and its going good for me right now…moisturizing but no oil!!!
Thanks Swati 🙂 will try out next time. take care 🙂
-Shilpa
hi swati..im having strech mrks on ma arms and stomach area…its spreading day by day…fot that what can i do?
stretch marks are really difficult to control. it happens due to skin breakage or collagen breakdown. so, you can apply oils. bio oil is said to help so if you get it, try it out.
Hi there,
Will Papaya powder has the same effect? I can only get the powder over here not the fresh one.
Thanks,
well, I am only guessing that it should have if its pure papaya powder!!!
hey Swati, i think you are doing a wonderful job. is it ok if i use mashed papaya with milk twice in a week and the rest of the week i apply honey and cinnamon pack every night.
thanks for your kind words 🙂
yup, its absolutely fine as long as you don’t use papaya too regularly 🙂
cinnamon will really help when used daily and its safe as well 🙂
Hi, i was wondering about how long do you leave the papaya(with milk and honey) on? And how much of each do u put in?
mix all in equal quantity or make a paste which won’t drip!! you can keep it for 20 min at max 🙂
Have you ever used black opal’s papaya body butter, if so does it work in giving you even glowing skin, im thinking of ordering the papaya exfoliator(it says to use only 2 to 3 times per week),papaya daily wash (morning & night), and their papaya body butter(morning & nignt). Since, I saw that papaya is only supose to be used no more than a few times a week, I’m wondering does this just apply for natural fresh papaya and not general skin products like the one mentioned above. Thanks
nope Ash…i donno about any such product. you can use fresh papaya twice a week.
hi Swati, lately i have been having pimples on my face every now and then, maybe its because of my rough beard, i thought after reading your blog that i can apply papaya twice a week, is there something else i can do or put on my face for the rest of the week. please suggest what can i do. Thanks.
you can use tomato or turmeric on the pimples…check acne skin care section on the categories page in the navigation bar.
so how long till you got the full results ?
I didn’t use it per se…its just a tips post.
my face looking very dry with pimples.which is the best medicine papaya or aloevera .when to apply morning or evening?
use aloevera as moisturizer and papaya as spot treatment in the evenings.
hello dear.please help me.i m suffering from the brown spot on my face.specially under eye.it is haridity problem.please advise to remove spot.thank u.
sorry but I don’t think I am able to understand the problem. probably, it would be better to consult a doc if its hereditary.
hello.i m 23 year old.i have brown pigmented spot on my face.it is spread day by day.the same pigmentation spot are my father n my grandmother’s face.so it is difficult to remove.plase give tips.plz rly.it should be helpful for me.
hello hi..once papaya is applied on face and after 10 min can we use our regular face wash and face creams ?? i do use Himalayas neem face wash and olay essentials beauty fluid nourishing day fluid. will their be any reactions on face once we use this cream n face wash.
Thanks 🙂
its better to use papaya on face after using face wash and before face cream. any product can be used.
i have pimple in my face and also dark spot that left after removing the pimple what is the remdemies for clearing the my skin bez i have clear skin before rply me plzzzz fast
please check acne skin care section on categories page (accessible from the navigation bar on top of the page). there are a lot of remedies. in fact papaya also helps a lot.
How many times in a week can we apply Papaya ?
on alternate days if you have oily skin and twice a week for dry and normal skin.
i’ve a normal skin. bt skin looks really dull and i’ve got dark circles as well… i had previously used papaya bt my skin got some alergic affects, i guess i’d used it a lot…i havent applied papaya on my skin from last few months….suggest me something to get rid of these dark circles and for a glowing skin….plz plz help me out
good diet, proper sleep and keep on blotting the oil on the face and check this:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/04/my-top-5-home-remedies-this-summer-diy.html
plz say me tip that i have skin tanning and i should improve skin complextion is papaya good for this
yes, papaya is good.
i have normal skin, in some seasons my skin complexion reduces, how can i improve my face complexion? plz rply me..
it might happen due to excess tanning or dry and dullness in those seasons. keep following a proper ctm routine and vary the products according to the season…that helps and you can also check this:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/09/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
Hello Swati! I am 23 years old and i had pimples and black spots on my face which my pimples had left it. I have consulted one dermatologist in billroth hospital and she has suggested me some ointments but after applying it my face become black on both my cheeks and near the eyes. I can use papaya mask with lemon or honey for ten minutes to get rid of these things. Please help me in this regard. I will be very thankful to you if you advice on this.
Thank you very much for your reply and one more doubt on alternate days when I don’t use mask can i apply cinnamon mixture for 15 minutes and potato slices or banana peals
yes, you can use but make sure not to overdo things. use the mask only on alternate days or twice a week if your skin is oily or dry respectively. on other nights, you can use potato slices on the spots. you can also try using banana peels.
Thanks for your quick turn around and I will be following things as suggested by you much thanks for you:)
yup, you can use cinnamon mixture on alternate days but I would still ask you not to overdo the treatments coz excess of everything is bad and potato and banana peels are themselves very good remedies which really work. doing all of them together won’t help in seeing faster results. you would need a bit of patience 🙂 and, you can use potato or banana remedy everyday 🙂
Hi Swatti!
does papaya can whitens skin even if i just eating it?
because I am using kojic acid soap but nothings really happened. it just make my skin more sensitive.
yes papaya whitens the skin but just eating might or might not help but it does bring a glow to the skin!! but, I am guessing that your skin is sensitive so better not apply it. only try eating it.
please i have a red rips my normal lip skin peal off one time i wa dry and eaching but now is red and it doesnt siems to buld again but im not eaching any more or feel pain. do any one have idea what to use my lip skin to normal.its ebalasing as a lady and loss off self esteam.im puting makeycup to cover but i dont like make up.any help
I am sorry…I don’t think I really understood the problem but I would suggest you to leave the skin just like that!! putting on makeup can also aggravate the redness if the skin is extremely sensitive which I am guessing your skin to be. I would suggest you to use aloe vera fresh from the leaf.
Hi This is Rakesh i have pimples and scars on my face and oily skin too, is while drinking popaya juice or eat can i get the good results pl z advice me…
yes, it will help but you can also apply the papaya juice on pimples!!
I was eating papaya everyday starting Last week.
when will i see the results on my skin?
it has been only a week so please wait for a month or so.
hi..i am 23 year old but i don,t know how my under legs got drak day by day 🙁 i want to get rid of it..is papaye helpfull????pls answer me…
yes, papaya would help you 🙂 you can check this as well:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2010/10/dark-knees-and-elbows-home-remedies.html
Hi ! Can I use banana instead of papaya ?
yes, you can but banana lacks the concentration of acids in papaya 🙂
Hey! Can u use this under eyes for wrinkles?? Great article btw
thanks for the kind words…yes you can use this for wrinkles as well 🙂
Hi how do you make the papaya mixture, do you blend the green skin as well.
no only the fruit pulp and no skin and i generally take a slice and apply it 🙂
Hi friends, one of my friend has a realy nice skin texture, but he has a black spots, uneven skin, tanned skin etc. problem.
kindly suggest something which will help him to remove black spots & for evenly fair skin. As soon he is getting married.
Thanks.
try this remedy: http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2010/02/get-rid-of-blemishes-and-dark-spots-on.html. also, papaya will also help 🙂
does this work for skin pigmentation?
yes 🙂
how often do i put the papaya on?does it matter if the papaya is ripe or not??i have really bad pigmenation 🙁
use only the papaya which you would eat!
Swarti i had a skin burn from eating unripe cashew fruit close to my lips,it’s been there for years.is there anything i can use to darken it?
you could go to a doc to show what exactly happened over there…I am sorry I can’t help you!
yey 🙂 thank u how many times should i put papaya on my face for the pigmentation i have alot of dark spots on my face 🙁
use it every alternate day 🙂
thank u
hey!! i have dark circles and i wanna know the best way to reduce them… please help me. 🙂
use almond oil on your eye area. pat a drop of oil every night on the eye are will do the job 🙂
when i apply hone and lemon i get a rash should i use an ointment after and continue exfoliating my skin.please help
stop using lemon. it might be causing sensitivity! use only honey everyday!
WILL PAPAYA REMOVE OLD DARK MARK BURN LEFT BY USING AN OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCT- I’M AN AFRICAN AMERICAN( SENSTIVE SKIN) ALSO DOES PAPAYA PERMANETLY REMOVE DARK MARKS?
i don’t know if it will remove the burn marks but yes it will remove the dark marks permanently but use papaya only on alternate days!
U SHOULD RESPOND ..SINCE YOUR APPROVING ALL THESE QUESTIONS..?!?!?!
i have a black skin but not too dark and there’s somee areas who are darker and i think we call thaat hyperpigmentation buuut i wanteed to know how caan i usee papaya to lighten my darker areas likee homemade recipes and wheen i achieve my desired colour wiill it staay permanently??? (sorryy if i made mistake english is noot my language)
yes papaya helps in lightening the areas so you can use it till you achieve the desired color by applying it on alternate days and then you can preserve the skin color by maintaining the skin. also, use sunscreen in the day time to avoid getting tanned and prevent melanin multiplication!
i have dark skin buut not too daark and i have areas whoo aree darkeer aand i think we call thaat hyperpigmentation???!! i waanted to knoww how caan i use papaya to lighteen my skin like homemade recipes and if i achieve my desireed colour will it stays permenantly??!! ( sorry for myy mistakes english is not my language)
i have black marks on my skin in order to wind them permanently what is the best remedy and how much days it take?
you can use papaya or potato or tomato on the dark areas. it can take any number of days depending on your skin but you should hopefully see difference in a week or two!
hai iam sonu,
i have very sensitive skin,can i apply papaya jell on my skin
make sure that the papaya gel which you are buying from the market is pure and free of additives.
Hi…..
I have only type of skin. I have pimples scars n dark circles. Need your help. I have my engagement on 29th of dis month. I tried so many creams which doctors prescribed me bt still no result. Im worried if my law family cancel dis engagement coz of my face. Tell me instant remedy for scars or any natural thing which can hide my scars for 5 to 6hrs coz i dont like make up etc thing.
hi….i am so sorry…guess you would probably be getting engaged right now!! use potato slices on the scars and even papaya helps!!!
Hi this is Rubeena…my family went to Goa and we have tanned our skin very badly and can we use papaya for that and can we use the same for my 7yrs old son too……
yes you can use papaya on your son as well. just make sure to wash it off within 5-10 mins as papaya is very acidic. and, this applies to all skin types – child and adults.
Hi swati me and my family had gone to Goa and got ourselves tanned very badly can we use fresh papaya for our skin and use the same for my 7yr old son too….
I have been using raw organic shea butter from Nubian Heritage that has been blended with coconut oil and papaya (papain)extract. It has done wonders for my face! It has tremendously softened and evened out my complexion. My question to you is: Does papaya seed oil have the same levels of papain as the fruit does? The papain is what I’m after as it seems to have been the miracle ingredient in the product. I want to be able to add the papain to the skincare products I use on other parts of my body. Oil seems easiest as it won’t go bad, but I don’t want to purchase the oil if the papain is in the fruit and not in the oil. Please advise.
hey…honestly i am not sure of the answer. but, you can definitely give it a try. actually how the oil has been extracted has a lot to do with the nutrition elements in it. i would suggest you to try a small sample of the oil if available!
does eating papaya gives a fairer skin complexion
sometimes yes
I used papaya over my face regularly & i am very happy with the results. Skin looks clear, fair and bright. My question is how can I keep continue this effect without using papaya on daily basis because as soon I stop putting papaya over my face for 1-2 days it started getting back in older texture. Can anybody help me to prolong the papaya effects over my skin.
do not use papaya on a daily basis. it is very acidic. use it on alternate days if you have oily skin and twice a week if you have normal or dry skin. that ways the skin would also remain fine. and, apply watermelon or other fruits as well. use hydrating fruits like watermelon or cucumber when you are not using papaya.
hey swati, nice blog:-)
i hv oily skin and sensitive skin, i hv acne scars left by pimples just on my cheeks no where else. and rednesss on my cheeks. so what should i use patato juice or papaya?
can potato juice be applied every day.?
you can use potato everyday and papaya only twice a week. it will help with the oiliness and not make the skin extra-sensitive. also remember that do not use payaya for more than 10 minutes on the skin. it is very acidic.
i dont know
Hey i use mask unripe papaya for 2 weeks but nothing happen. I have a lot of acne scars especially at cheeks and forhead. I really really want to remove it. I use foundation in order to cover my acne scars. I have a blackhead too at my nose. How long does it take to remove the acne scar and any tips for blackhead? Please…
i don’t know about the unripe papaya and papaya shouldn’t be applied everyday. it is very acidic so it should be used sparingly so instead apply potato for the scars.
for blackheads:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2010/06/how-to-get-rid-of-blackheads.html
does honey changes the hair color to white?
hey…i am not sure that honey changes hair color to white. i have heard many saying the same thing but i doubt it.
Hey i was looking tru the comments and couldn’t find what i needed, whether to use raw papaya or just an ordinary papaya? Thanks
Haha so many comments haha, thanks for help, we appreciate it.
ordinary papaya not the raw one!
Hey do you have to use regular papaya or raw papaya? Thanks.
regular papaya
papaya to get imporve colour for oily skin and one more doubt it reduce body weight ????
yes it reduces body weight and does improve the color as well for any skin type! but use it only twice a week for only max 10 minutes on the skin.
hi swati,my skin is very sensitive.most of the time I get pimple on my face so I dont apply any cream or other product.just want to know that if I go for papaya facial then will it increase pimple…really want your help…and 1 more thing my 3 years old baby has dark coloured lips.is there any home remedy or any fruit which can help to make it little fair..plssss reply back soon…
hey Falak…papaya facial – will you be doing it on your own with fresh fruit or outside. whatever you do, never keep papaya juice/pulp on face for more than 10 minutes because it is quite acidic.
aah…reg. the baby, its ok. don’t worry about it. let the baby grow. you can do all those things after he/she enters the teenage. till then its best to let them develop as they would.
Hi Swati. My 3 year old daughter has dark colored lips. Is there any home remedy or fruit that can help to make it fair?
THANK U VERY MUCH
🙂
I recently bought the Nubian Heritage (Shea butter infused with coconut & papaya) on a whim because I had heard good things about coconut oil. I started to use morning and night for two days now (no directions on bottle). It is amazing! I have a large area on my forehead that has been darkened by years of sun. I tried bleaching cream from doctors with no success. Within two days my skin tones are starting to even out and fines lines looking better. I was curious what papaya was adding in the Shea butter. So I googled it and found your site. I just wanted to say thank you for all the information I was to get through reading all of your posts. I will be cutting back my applications to twice a week and will be trying a few other things mentioned on here. One quick question should I wait a week before applying again since I have used 4 application in two days? Thanks you again for all of the information given :)!!!!!
you can used coconut oil as many times as you want. i think the papaya extract in the oil would not really affect the skin that much! in this post, i was mentioned about the fresh papaya which has acidic enzymes. so, continue using it once a day preferably at night 🙂
Is it necessary to wash/rinse cold water only after applying papaya on the face?
Can it be washed by warm water or mild soap?
Can i apply moisturizing face lotion after washing the applied papaya on my face?
yes, the juice should be washed off after 10 min. use cold water. yes, moisturizer is very necessary after washing off the face.
if i used 7days in my face then its okey or how much time i use in week?
use it twice in a week for 10 minutes every time you use.
Hi.
Great article on this wonder fruit. I wanted to know if the recommended usage of the papaya face pack , i.e. 2-3 times a week holds good for men too. Or can they use it more regularly..?
Thank You.
yes, 2-3 times is enough for both males/females.
Hi Swathi,
I have been recently reading ur blog and it seems to be great.
I have open pores and dark spots here and there on my face. I have not yet tried applying pappaya on my face but want to start. Will pappaya work for open pores too. Also, I have been applying olive oil as a regular moisturizer for almost two years.
I just wanted to know if i can apply the olive oil as the mousturizer after washing off the pappaya mask
Thanks.
thanks a lot Smita for your kind words 🙂
for open pores, generally there is no solution. the pores can not be reduced in size and, btw, their size does increase with age which is why they show up much. for that, generally egg white mask works pretty decently. it temporarily reduces the size of the pores. also, applying ice cubes also reduces the pores so you can try out this method when you have to go to a party or somewhere special!!
also, reg. using olive oil, if it suits you, you can continue using it and yes you can use it even after applying any kind of a fruit mask, not only papaya. btw, always remember that while trying out papaya, do not keep it for more than 10 minutes at a time and don’t use it more than twice a week if your skin is dry and thrice a week if your skin is oily.
hope this helps and do let me know how it goes for you 🙂
Thank you Swathi.
is eating half bowl of papaya regularily good..or does it have some side effects too?
eating papaya is effective or applying
alovera with vitamine e when i apply? & how much time it? i have pigment on my face.
Is papaya suitable for oil skin or not
Hi, can u suggest me which soap is best of skin ??? N papaya reduces the black marks on my face??? Marks spread over like just anything on my face and let me know the solution so that it will a great help for me. Thanks in advance, Manu
Hi Swathi
->Which soap is best for skin???
-> papaya can reduces the black marks on face???
Hi Swathi
->Which soap is best for skin???
-> papaya can reduces the black marks on face?????
There is nothing called the best soap. Every skin reacts differently to different products! So, use the one which suits your skin the best. Natural homemade soaps are good but they might prove to be very expensive in the long run!
Yes, papaya reduces the black marks.
I got a very bad beach tan on my face and the skin on my nose is peeling as well. My skin became extremely rough as well. Please help.
Hi Ishita, I think it’s better to consult a doctor if the thing is so bad!
Hi, i eat papaya often but why do i still get allegies? Please advise. Thanks.
Sorry, no idea! Please consult a doc.
I heard you could preserve papaya skins for acne?? Is that true?? I already ate my papaya but I saved the skins!! I’ve been looking all over online but can’t find anything! Could you please help! How can I use papaya skins for acne? Thanks!
I have no idea about it, sorry!
Hey I heard you could preserve papaya skins for acne?? I ate the papaya and saved the skins, how could I use the skins for acne treatment??
hey swati ,i have a dark spots on may face which the pimple left behind… And i am using the skin of the papaya, i just wanted to ask if i should use only water( hot water? or cold?) or also add soap? Btw you are doin a really great job.. JARED
Hi, you can apply the peel on the cleansed face at night twice a week if doing full facial treatment or daily if doing spot treatment. You can wash off with cold water and moisturise there after.
Hi! swati will there be no side effects when using papaya
Or if I started using it should it be for the rest of my life,or if I leave it will I regain dark complexion
Hi. You must use papaya only twice a week on your face and only at night. Do not use it in morning and always use sunscreen. Otherwise papaya increases photo sensitivity of the skin and makes it darker in the long run.
hi iii , i have dark spot on my face ,papaya will help to reduce it and also improve my skin tone from dark light?
is good to use papaya everyday ?
plz help mi?
Hi Swati going through your block has been so interesting, I have a dried, dull and sensitive skin, can using papaya cleanse off the eczema like thing on my face? and can I use papaya all over my body for those 2days in a week? please help me, I will appreciate.
Hello, can I use papaya bath soap daily? Will raw papaya help with uneven skin tone?
yes, it does help. but, keep it only for 10 minutes on face.
HI , I have pigmentation on top of my both cheeks . My skin is normal to oily .I been using all sorts to get rid of these pigmentation but no good results .I have started using papaya everyday but just read ur post that I should not be using it more than twice a week .Can u pls help me to get rid of the pigmentation coz i m very concern .My face is all clear ,no any acne but I have dark eyes circles and pigmentation on both cheeks.Thanks
HELLO
I have pigmentation on my both cheeks and also dark eye circles.I have tried most of all home remedies but no result yet. I have started using papaya on my face daily but I seen ur post today that papaya should be used twice in a week . I m also using alovera gel twice daily .Can u pls advice me how can I get rid of this pigmentation problem coz I m very distressed with it .I got it from last few months and I don’t go under sun much .
Thanks.
hey Seema. first thing, you MUST apply sunscreen whether you go in sun or not. once you start applying sunscreen regularly, you will definitely see a difference in your skin. most pigmentation issues occur due to sun damage. and, no product or home remedy can actually reduce pigmentation because that damage happens in the inner layers of the skin where no product reaches. so, just stick to cleansing, moisturising and exfoliating your skin regularly. you will definitely find difference. and, to remove tan, you can use tomato juice every night for two weeks or alternate nights for a month. as you said, papaya or pumpkin or citrus fruits must be used only twice a week and you can use aloevera gel, straight from plant. if you are using a drugstore brand alovera cream, make sure it has no additives. hope this helps 🙂
HELLO
Thanks for ur reply I realy appreciate .I am already using aloveragel its 99.9 percent pure that’s what it says on the tube .Its difficult for me to get fresh plant as I live in Scotland . I have bought a sunscreen lotion aswel today and will start using it soon . I heard honey and cinneman are good for skin pigmentation too.I have used it couple of time .Do u think I should stick on to papaya twice a week and sunscreen only or should I try cinneman aswel at the meantime.
One more problem,,,,
I have long hair .My hairs fall a lot , can you advice me something for it .I have started using egg from couple of months not sure its helping yet .I also use henna for conditioning.
Thanks a lot.
hi Seema. I would say that at one point of time just stick to one remedy so that you know what is working for you and what is not. And, there is something called doing too much. So, what you can instead do is use honey as a face cleanser in the morning. this post might help you. http://perfectskincareforyou.com/2015/09/does-your-face-need-wash-in-morning.html
not promoting the blog though 😀 just that I have written about the same topic in detail 🙂 try papaya for a month and see how it works and then you can take on with some other remedy. hope this helps 🙂
Hi Swati ji
Thanks a lot ,I ll follow ur advice.
hi Seema. do let me know how it goes 🙂
YEAH SURE SWATI JI ,I LL LET U KNOW .I LL GIVE A MONTH TO SEE THE RESULTS ,ITS BEEN ONLY A WEEK SINCE I M FOLLOWING UR ADVICE ,I CAN SEE MY SKIN GETTING BIT BETTER BUT I SHOULD GIVE SOME TIME.
THANKS
Maam i suffering from dark pigmentation around my lips which appears very bad and embarrassing pls suggest how papaya will help me in this , so that it will get removed completely within less time
hi madam,
I am 26 year old,i have dark pigmentation around my lips, which are very embarrassing for any girl, please suggest me what to do so that the pigmentation could be removed fast and permanently. …… Please reply soon
Mam as you have told that aloevera gel helps in tightening the skin but i had used it and it does not suits me.Can u tell me? What should i apply on the skin instead of aloevera.
Hi Swathi can we drink daily a glass of papaya juice with out sugar instead of applying twice a week..will it be good if I drink papaya juice daily for clear and even tone
Hi Swati,
. You have a very informative blog. I have few acne scars ( like pockmarks) on my face , I tried rubbing potato on them. But I got few pimples due to that surrounding the scar area. Can you kindly suggest how can I get rid of the scar. I would love to have a smooth face. Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Sam
Hi Swati,
. I have got acne scars on my face. I tried applying potato but then I get pimples. Can you kindly suggest what else can I do to remove the scars.
Thanks,
Sam
the pores on my face are very large and open up. will the papaya help shrink them. it’s really bad and embarrassing. Or any suggestions.
Hi Swathi I’m having uneven skin tone dark around the mouth and my lips too got darken at sides… Can u suggest something to get rid of them please
i have a lot of tan on my face neck and hands how can i get rid of them and i had a hair fall few months back how can i regrowth my hair ?
hi. please apply sunscreen in the morning and potato juice in the evening on your tanned areas. let it dry and wash off. follow with moisturizer.
for hair growth, apply oil regularly and use good products.