DIY Papaya Face Mask To Get Beautiful Skin

Treat yourself to a simple yet effective papaya face mask that brings out the best in your skin by naturally nourishing it with the goodness of papaya, honey, and lemon juice.

Christopher Columbus knew what he was talking about when he termed papaya as the ‘fruit of the angels’. The creamy butter-like texture, musky aroma, and delectably sweet taste, all contribute to the divinity of this fruit. But to stop at just that would be greatly underselling papaya’s true caliber. Enriched with vitamin A, C, and E, boasting with potent antioxidant properties, papaya offers a number of promising beauty benefits for your skin.

The vitamin A found in papayas, also known as retinol, is one of the best natural agents to take years off your face and keep you look younger for longer. Being an amazing exfoliant, retinol helps remove dead skin cells and regenerate new ones, thereby smoothening out hyperpigmentation and fine lines.

Ingredients

One-quarter of ripe Papaya
Honey
Lemon
A bowl
A knife
A blender
Measuring spoons

Method

- Chop one-quarter of a papaya into pieces.

- Put the papaya pieces into a blender.

- Add 1 tablespoon of honey.

- Add a 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.

- Blend the mixture until you get a fine paste.

- Your homemade papaya face mask for glowing skin is ready to work its magic.

How To Use

- Cleanse your face and apply the paste on your face and neck.

- Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.

- Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

- Finally, splash cold water on your face to close the pores and to keep the goodness of the mask intact within your pores.


Tips

- Steam your face before applying this face mask to open up the pores.

- Use raw, organic honey rather than processed honey as the latter contains additives that may irritate your skin.

- Use a ripe to overripe papaya for this recipe so that it blends well. If the papaya is soft and mushy, you can simply mash it up using a fork instead of a blender.

- Papaya peels are also great for your skin. Simply rub the peels on your skin and wash it off after a few minutes.

- Also, eat the delicious sweet papaya fruit on a regular basis to obtain its various health and beauty benefits.