Papaya, a bright sunny and cheerful colored fruit is an all-rounder for all beauty remedies. The beta-carotene rich fruit with an enzyme called papain works wonders on your skin. From treating oily skin to slowing down skin aging, papaya does it all. We have included papaya as the main ingredient for the below-mentioned beauty remedies suitable for different skin types and issues. Check out these amazing papaya facials!
  1.Papaya, lemon and honey facial mask for lightening acne marks
To fight acne or pimples is not as difficult as fighting their marks. This face mask made with papaya, lemon and honey have antibacterial properties that kill acne-causing bacteria and deep cleanses the clogged pores. Honey helps to hydrate skin, fades discolorations and gently exfoliates while preserving skin’s moisture. Lemon tightens pores, kills germs and refreshes skin.
How to:
In two scoops of mashed ripe papaya, mix 1 tablespoon honey and half teaspoon lemon juice.
Apply the mask to cleansed face, letting it sit for 15 minutes.
Once dry, splash lukewarm water and rinse with cold water. Pat dry your face with clean towel.
2.Papaya, cucumber and banana mask for anti-aging
When you see those fine lines on the skin, it’s natural to panic and start with creams or treatments to get back younger looking skin. But little do you realize that the harm has been done. Start using this mask in your early 20’s since your skin is very vulnerable at this age. In case your skin has developed the fine line and wrinkles already or early signs of aging like dry skin, spots or roughness, this mask is for you. Papaya will reduce pigmentation, cucumber will hydrate and nourish while banana will soothe wrinkles, moisturizes and gives glowing skin. Â
How to:
Blend the cubes of ripe papaya, cucumber, and banana to get a puree.
Apply on face, allowing it to dry for 15 minutes. Â
Use lukewarm water to remove the mask when it dries.
Finish by rinsing with cold water. Pat dry your face with clean towel.Â
3.Papaya and fuller earth mask for oily skin
No matter what you do or what face wash you use, the oil keeps returning. You must be doing something wrong. Ever wondered about it? Face wash or cleansers only keep the upper surface of the skin clean, whereas the oil glands under the skin keep secreting oil to make your skin greasy. The answer to oily skin is papaya mask with fullers earth. Papaya exfoliates skin and removes dead skin cells. Fuller earth or Multani mitti works on the oily cells and mattifies skin.
How to:
Mash few cubes of ripe papaya.
Add 1 tablespoon of fuller earth it.
Add 1 teaspoon rose water. Mix the ingredients well.
Apply on face and leave it on till it dries.
4.Papaya and egg white mask for skin tightening
Your facial skin may loosen for many reasons like aging, excess waxing or threading. You need not worry. Papaya with egg white is the perfect solution for you. Egg white helps to tighten skin pores, firm skin and give it a youthful look. This mask can also be used for oily and acne-troubled skin. Â
How to:
Peel and dice papaya into 5-6 small cubes
Separate an egg white and mix with papaya.
Blend the mixture well. Apply to face and neck area for 15-20 minutes.
Gently scrub with warm water to loosen the mask. Rinse with cold water to close the skin pores.
5.Papaya with raw milk and turmeric for glow on skin
By glow, we mean the luster that your skin should have, irrespective your complexion. A skin that glows with health looks dewy, soft and smooth. Get that glow with a face mask prepared with papaya, raw milk, and turmeric. Milk nourishes the tissues of the skin, turmeric protects skin with antibacterial properties and papaya hydrates it well besides making skin bright.
How to:
Add 4 tablespoons of raw milk to papaya pulp.
Add a pinch of turmeric. Mix these well. Â
Apply on face and neck. Leave it on till it dries completely.
Wash with cold water and pat your skin dry.
When the goodness of nature surrounds you in abundance, you need not spend your hard earned money on expensive chemical laden products. Most of your skin woes are addressed by papaya. Make the most of this. Cut up this fruit; Eat half and apply rest half on the skin, depending on your skin issues. We are sure you would love these easy home remedies. Â