Papaya is also called as “The Fruit of the Angels”. It holds number of skin and beauty benefits. Along with the Papain enzymes, it is good source of antioxidants and nutrients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B, carotenes, and flavonoids, fiber and minerals like magnesium and potassium.

The best feature of papaya is its ‘Low Sodium Quality’, thus resulting in very little retention of water and can helps you keeping hydrated.

Papaya helps in preventing premature aging and has anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory properties.

With Vitamin A and Papain enzyme, papaya helps remove dead skin cells and inactive proteins, thus rejuvenates skin.

Papaya is good source of vitamin A and works as a great anti-oxidant on skin.

Papaya paste can help in reducing acne, treating sore and cracked heels.

With rich content of minerals, vitamins and enzymes, papaya acts as a natural conditioner, and can make your hair softer and smoother.

Applying papaya paste with plain yogurt, vitamin E oil and honey can help in lightning skin tone.

Papaya can also be used in treating the dark spots. In order to remove dark spots you have to apply mashed papaya mixed with milk on the affected area.

By Lizitha