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Marvels Of Papaya

Papaya is a fruit full of nutrients and you can have it almost in every season.

Do you know that papayas have become famous as a natural home remedy due to their use in skin and hair care products?

The papaya fruit:

The high quantity of vitamins A, B, and C in papaya is responsible for its various health advantages. Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities are also found in its proteolytic enzymes, for example papain and chymopapain.

Let’s know about the qualities of papaya that are beneficial for your skin’s health.

Anti-aging properties:

The high concentration of carotenoids found in papaya, which are powerful antioxidants, aid to prevent collagen and elastin breakdown, tightening the skin and fading wrinkles. Rubbing papaya on your skin can reduce the wrinkles and dead skin cells.

Hydrates the skin:

Papaya is surely an effective remedy, when it comes to treating dryness of skin and moisturizing it naturally. Papaya’s high antioxidant and enzyme content aids in the treatment of parched and scaly skin.

Anti-acne remedy:

Inflammation can be reduced by the enzymes, papain and chymopapain found in papaya. 

These enzymes in papaya aid in the treatment of acne by the removal of the damaged skin cells that obstruct pores.

Getting rid of skin pigmentation:

Scarred patches and the pigmentation of skin can be removed with papaya. Characteristics of brightening the skin present in papaya aid in the removal of blotches and discoloration.

The enzyme papain found in papaya functions as a powerful skin exfoliant, removing dead skin cells, lightening the complexion of skin and making the skin soft.

Papaya in your skin care routine can also give you glowing and radiant as well as healthy skin.

When papaya is applied directly to the skin, it cures skin problems, decreases the redness, and reduces the itch.

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Dr. Sayyam AzamAbout the Author: Dr. Sayyam Azam is a certified dermatologist who has specialized in Clinical Dermatology (Pakistan) and Aesthetic Medicine (US). During her specialized training, she was involved in multiple clinical as well as aesthetic dermatological procedures such as botox, fillers, and chemical peels.  As a licensed dermatologist, she is now running a state-of-the- art Aesthetic Center (The Face Clinic) in Multan, Pakistan.

 

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