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DIY Beauty: green papaya facial enzyme mask

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DIY-Papaya-Face-Mask
Did I mention that I don’t eat papayas? Absolutely detest the taste and the smell *yikes*. I know it’s a great beauty food but I just can’t bring myself to eat any. However, I don’t mind using some on my face because papayas make a great exfoliant. The thing is, since I don’t eat them, it’s quite hard to make a fresh papaya face mask. So the next alternative? Using papaya powder!

Good for exfoliation
Anyway, ripe papayas are no good and so the papaya powder is handy as it is made from unripe green papayas, which contain papain, a highly potent plant enzyme. It is great for exfoliation and can help to improve skin texture overtime. You can find a number of commercial brands selling papaya face masks and I’ve tried one from Zia a few years ago. In fact, I understand papain is potent and works like Retin-A.

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Somewhat bearable scent
I found the papaya powder from an organic store and decided to buy some loose packets to try. The powder is available in a bottle too and it’s actually sold as food. It has a very distinct papaya scent, which isn’t all too unpleasant. I suppose most people will find it bearable when used on the skin but I won’t say the same if it’s to be ingested from the mouth.

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Add yogurt or honey
The easiest way to make this green papaya facial enzyme mask is to add yogurt or honey. Yogurt has exfoliation properties because of AHA while honey has skin hydration benefits. So depending on your needs, you can add either one or even both! Just mix the powder in, apply on cleansed skin, leave on for between 10 and 20 minutes, and then wash off and moisturize as usual. Easy peasy! If you can get your hands on green unriped papaya or green papaya powder, I’ll recommend you to give this a try because it helps to keep your face soft and smooth!

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Blogger and founder of Viva Woman, Sesame is a skin care addict who is fond of using natural & organic beauty products. She also blogs at Fresh Flutters.

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  1. Jocelyn

    30 Apr 2013 at 9:21 am

    Hi Sesame, I hate the smell of papaya but have been heard of the wonders of green papaya skin (and the leaves). It’s been sold as a whitening agent..I wonder if it works? May I know where you bought yours from. I’ll definitely try it as a mask. Thanks for the article.

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    • Sesame

      1 May 2013 at 10:15 pm

      I think it might work somewhat but may take some time. I got it from a small organic store at Hougang Ave 8. Not sure if it’s available in other organic stores.

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  2. kaithlin93

    30 Apr 2013 at 10:25 am

    I tried ripe papaya and it didnt work for me…haha.now i know its the unripe ones that has papain..great infos and ill definitely want to try this:)anyways, where can I get that papaya powder in spore?

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    • Sesame

      1 May 2013 at 10:16 pm

      I got it from a small organic store at Hougang Ave 8. You may have to keep an eye for it in other organic stores as I haven’t checked them out.

      Reply
  3. Eco Beauty

    30 Apr 2013 at 12:31 pm

    thanks for this post. ๐Ÿ™‚ another recipe to play with!

    It makes me wonder why most papaya products always use ripe papaya pictures and colors on their packaging. I wonder if they use the ripe or unripe one in the formulation.
    Eco Beauty last post is: Why I refuse to light up my Apivita scented candle

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    • Sesame

      1 May 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Not sure…but I suppose they should know better? I think the choice for the pic might be cos ripe papayas are more recognizable vs unripe papayas.

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  4. ying

    30 Apr 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Hi Sesame,
    This is interesting.
    Where did you buy the powder from?
    Thx!

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    • Sesame

      1 May 2013 at 10:18 pm

      This small organic store at Hougang Ave 8. Can’t even remember the name cos I happened to be there.

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  5. Alyssa W. Greenwood

    2 May 2013 at 12:49 pm

    That so great! Thanks for this awesome info!

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  6. fwy

    2 May 2013 at 1:20 pm

    My colleague went to Bangkok & bought some really big & sweet mangoes for me. BTW, any of your facial mask recipes using mangoes?

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    • Sesame

      5 May 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Never tried mangoes…prefer to eat them. I guess they can be quite rich for the skin.

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  7. Mich Trenholm

    4 May 2013 at 10:58 pm

    papaya…hmm…this is something new to me! I’m a fan of fruit based face masks though, and this certainly looks promising. Definitely need to check out papaya powder. Thanks for sharing this!
    Mich Trenholm last post is: Skin care products that can complement your derma rolling treatment

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    • Sesame

      5 May 2013 at 8:00 pm

      You’re welcome.

      Reply
  8. Natalie Vergara

    8 May 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I really love to eat papaya because of its health benefits and it also helps in detox. I didn’t know it can become a good facial mask too! I never imagined how papaya can be turned into a mask but since you explained that you used papaya powder, I am intrigued with this product. I want to try it since you said it serves as a great moisturizer for the skin. Thanks for the tips and for sharing how to create a facial enzyme mask out of papaya, honey and yogurt mixture. It is very interesting!
    Natalie Vergara last post is: Multivitamin Side Effects?

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    • Sesame

      8 May 2013 at 9:06 pm

      You’re welcome.

      Reply
  9. candy

    10 Jul 2013 at 7:36 pm

    How would I use unripe papaya if I dont have the powdered one. How do I prepare it?

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  10. Purs

    11 Jun 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Hi,

    Great Post!

    Can you advice how can I make Green Papaya Powder at home,since I do not trust commercial people

    Thanks

    Reply
  11. Chet Capua

    18 May 2015 at 9:42 am

    Hi!

    I stumled upon this blog entry and I just want to know, where can I buy the green papaya powder? By the way, I’m from the Philippines! Appreciate your response. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Thanks a bunch!

    Reply

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