Known for its effective health benefits, Papayas are now useful for their nourishing capability of skin and hair. You could use papaya for a DIY routine which could be helpful in enhancing the health of skin and hair.
This is possible because of the presence of papain which is an exfoliating enzyme that could dissolve proteins. Along with the help of vitamin C, papayas could assist you in combating free radical damage, diminishing dark marks, and increasing the production of collagen and elastin. On the other hand, papayas are helpful in improving scalp health and thus providing healthy hair growth. Here are some face masks using papayas for nourishing skin and hair.
EFFECTIVE FACE SCRUB FOR GREASY SKIN: To treat greasy skin, you could have to mash few pieces of papaya along with ground oatmeal. Then massage in a circular motion on the face and get clear skin with natural brightness. The gifted fruit would help you to break the glue between dead skin cells and provides better-looking skin.
TIGHTENING FACE MASK FOR PREMATURE AGING: As papaya incorporates vitamins A and C, it would be helpful in lowering the formation of free radicals that are responsible for premature ageing. The flavonoids in papaya are helpful in improving collagen production which would ensure the skin to be soft, firm, and supple thereby fading the fine lines. So, you have to prepare a face mask by mixing some papaya pulp with an egg white and slather it on your skin and leave it for about 20 minutes. Later, wash it off with water. The use of egg white with papaya pulp would be helpful in shrinking the enlarged pores.
EXCELLENT FACE MASK FOR HEALTHY GLOW: To enjoy healthy glowing skin, you have to prepare by blending papaya with turmeric and honey which would act as a nourishing mask as well as an exfoliating mask that improve the skin radiant. Papaya’s papain, honey’s healing, and anti-inflammatory properties, and turmeric’s curcumin would together do their magic for the skin. It would decrease oxidation and stress response as well. So, apply the mask and leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water to get the glowing skin. This effective mask would flush out the dead cells from the surface of the skin which are known to be the main cause of clogged pores and acne.
REFURBISHING HAIR MASK: Papaya could be helpful for strengthening your hair strands. All you have to do is to mix some papaya pulp along with the neem oil in a bowl and blend it to make a smooth paste and apply it to the scalp and massage it well. Now, cover your head with a shower cap and leave it for an hour and wash it off with mild shampoo. Since neem has an antimicrobial compound known as nimonol, it would be helpful in curing dandruff. So, try using this hair mask once a week to nourish your hair.
