Worshipped by the ancient Mayans, papaya’s skin benefits will blow you away! Learn how you can reduce ageing and scarring, soothe skin conditions and a whole lot more.
It’s all about the power of papaya!
In ancient times, the Mayan people called the papaya tree the ‘Tree of Life’. Mayans worshipped the papaya (or paw paw, as some people in Australia call it) and when you discover its skin benefits it’s easy to understand why.
The ‘fruit of angels’, as explorer Christopher Columbus called papaya when he came across it in South America, is not only delicious and healthy for your insides, it is an essential part of any skincare routine and should definitely be your new favourite fruit.
Research has demonstrated that papayas are packed full of Vitamins A, C and E, which are all vital in skincare and health. Not only that, but the fruit is rich in antioxidants that can help in anti-ageing. What’s more, using a concentrated papaya skin serum can work wonders to reduce and prevent skin outbreaks.
It’s no wonder papaya was worshipped in days gone by! Take a look at some more details about why this fruit is so good for your skin and how you can access a highly concentrated papaya serum for your skin.
Papaya skin benefits
Here are some of the naturally occurring ingredients that make papaya amazing for your skin:
- Vitamin A: Studies have found that Vitamin A can help soothe inflammation and reduce scarring.
- Vitamin C: We all know Vitamin C is an integral vitamin for our health and papaya is packed full of it. Vitamin C not only attacks the free-radicals on your skin that contribute to the ageing process, it also helps to stimulate collagen which keeps your skin plump and youthful.
- Papain: Papain is an enzyme found in papaya fruit. It has been found to decrease inflammation and to remove damaged keratin, meaning it can eradicate small lumps and bumps from your skin. It can also help even out your skin tone, which can naturally diminish the appearance of scars. This enzyme also gently dissolves proteins that hold dead skin cells, making papayas an effective natural exfoliant.
- Antioxidants: The antioxidants found in papaya such as lycopene are amazing anti-ageing agents. They have been found to fight the free radicals that often cause ageing in the skin.
As well as being great for your skin, papaya can encourage strong, healthy hair. Smooth a quality papaya serum onto your scalp and locks to promote super soft, glossy hair.
Read more: How to have healthier hair and scalp
Here are some more facts about papaya, as shared by Healthline:
- Papaya is rich in antioxidants, such as lycopene, that may defend against the visible signs of ageing.
- The enzymes papain and chymopapain in papaya can decrease inflammation. The protein-dissolving papain can be found in many exfoliating products. These enzymes help to prevent nasty skin conditions by removing dead skin cells that can clog pores.
- According to a 2012 study, the Vitamin A in papaya can have positive effects on hair by helping your scalp produce sebum which nourishes, strengthens, and protects your hair.
Concentrated serums: the best skin care products
While eating fruit like papaya/paw paw is always good for you and can help aid digestion, if you really want to experience the skin benefits, you need to apply a concentrated formula.
Look for a highly concentrated papaya skin serum and apply a small amount each day to reduce inflammation, minimise scarring and fight the free radicals that cause wrinkles. The product you choose shouldn’t have fermented, freeze-dried or powdered ingredients and it should contain as much of this wonder fruit as possible.
Active Serums’ highly concentrated Active Papaya Serum is made in Australia from locally sourced fresh papayas and is one of the most concentrated sources of papaya you will find anywhere in the world.
Learn more about Papaya Serum and Papaya Duo. Discover Papaya’s Benefits for yourself.