The Healing Properties of Paw Paw Cream for Skin Conditions

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Some of the most popular skincare products on the market today are paw paw cream, paw paw ointment and paw paw balm.

What is Paw Paw cream?

Paw Paw cream - also known as papaya cream - is a natural remedy made from the fruit of the Paw Paw tree. Paw Paw skin care products are made from fermented Paw Paw ( Carica Papaya L) which contains an enzyme called Papain. This enzyme helps to break down dead skin cells and promote skin renewal.

Paw Paw fruit contains enzymes and vitamins which can benefit various skin conditions. Stock image.

How does Paw Paw ointment or cream help skin conditions?

Because Paw Paw is rich in vitamins and enzymes, Paw Paw cream can help soothe and heal dry, irritated skin. In fact, Paw Paw has been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions and is a popular choice for those looking for a natural alternative to traditional skin care products made from petroleum based ingredients.

Paw Paw also contains Vitamins A, C and E, which are essential for healthy skin. In addition to nourishing and protecting the skin, these vitamins also help reduce inflammation and promote healing. Paw Paw cream has natural moisturising properties that help to hydrate skin and prevent dryness and irritation.

Paw Paw is a delicious tropical fruit and its wonderful skin healing properties has made it a popular ingredient in skin treatments. Apart from moisturising dry or chapped lips, Paw Paw cream is also used to treat ailments like eczema, psoraisis, dermatitis, acne and warts. Paw Paw cream's anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce redness and swelling. Its antiseptic properties make it a useful home remedy to treat minor cuts and burns, as well as insect stings and bites as it promotes healing and reduces the risk of infection.

Not all Paw Paw creams are the same

There are lots of Paw Paw creams and balms for sale on supermarket and chemist shelves but, next time you're looking to buy one, remember - not all paw paw creams are created equal.

Many Paw Paw creams contain a very small amount of Paw Paw in a base that is mostly petroleum jelly (in fact, up to 96% petroleum jelly). They are basically glorified - and sometimes expensive - tubes of petroleum jelly! Petroleum jelly is not a desirable ingredient because:

1. It's a by-product of oil refining and therefore not a sustainable resource.
2. Prior to refining, some of the components of petroleum are considered to be carcinogenic. There are different grades of petroleum jelly, some of which are admittedly highly refined and 'triple purified'. But how do you know if all of the toxins have been removed from the one you're using?
3. Being non water-soluble, petroleum jelly very effectively creates a barrier that seals in moisture. This may seem like a good idea, but that water-repellent barrier also keeps out air, so your skin can't breathe. It's like suffocating your skin.
4. While you may think petroleum jelly would be soothing for skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and acne, it can actually aggravate those conditions..

What to look for in Paw Paw Lip Balms

P'URE Papaya Care Papaya Lips Lip Balm combines Paw Paw with Calendula to protect and hydrate cracked lips

When shopping for a Paw Paw lip balms, look for products made with natural and organic ingredients. Some products include beeswax in their formula, while others contain vegan-friendly, plant-based waxes and oils. The P'URE Papaya Care Papaya Lips Lip Balm is a vegan papaya lip balm that includes Shea Butter, Macadamia Oil and Jojoba Oil to soothe, nourish and hydrate your lips. It's also preservative free.

Paw Paw Cream for skin

P'URE Papaya Care Papaya Skin Food with Paw Paw & Calendula is formulated to repair, nourish and soothe skin

Paw Paw Cream's moisturising properties make it an excellent product for hydrating skin, soothing irritation and promoting healing. P'URE Papaya Care Papaya Skin Food has a Shea Butter base and also includes Calendula - a nutrient and antioxidant rich botanical known for its soothing and healing properties. This multi-purpose moisturiser can be used on lips, heels, elbows, hands,cuticles and more.

Disclaimer: Naturally Safe Cosmetics and the author are not health professionals. Any information or advice in this article is of a general nature only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For medical advice regarding your own personal circumstances, we recommend you contact your GP or other healthcare professional.