Description
The uniqueness, and power of papaya oil lies in its composition: papaya oil in addition to phytosterols, flavonoids and essential fatty acids contains a unique enzyme, called papain, which has exfoliating and regenerative properties. Papain renews the epidermis, dissolving unwanted, lifeless skin cells that tend to deposit on the skin and block its proper functioning.
In addition to unparalleled papain, papaya oil contains a number of vitamins necessary for the proper functioning of the skin and hair (these include vitamins A, C, E). In its composition, are some amounts of calcium, iron, thiamine, niacin, and riboflavin. Papaya oil also contains a large dose of carotenes and high-quality vitamin C molecules.
INCI: Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil
Plant Part Obtained From: Seeds
Color:Pale yellow liquid
Aromatic Description: A faint sweet aroma of pawpaw.
Absorption:Absorbs fast leaving a faint oil sheen.
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed, Unrefined
Comedogenic Rating: 2-3
Manufacturer suggested Usage : 1-100%
Consistency: Light – Moderate Viscosity
Common Uses/ Benefits
The rich concentration of Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, Vitamins A, C & E, the natural exfoliating enzyme Papain makes Papaya Seed Oil an exotic addition to cosmetic applications, personal care formulations, soaps, skin, and hair care.
Papaya oil is often recommended for skin and body care. It is an ideal nail care cosmetic because it perfectly revitalizes dry cuticles around the nail plate. It is an excellent ingredient in natural scrubs and exfoliating masks. When used regularly, it can help restore the health and vitality to acne or tired and gray skin.
A gentle but powerful exfoliating enzyme, Papain helps to rejuvenate the skin by getting rid of dead skin cells and excess sebum, leaving skin with a more toned and tightened appearance. Known for its high concentration of Vitamin C, Papaya Seed Oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin against environmental aggressors and slow down signs of aging.
Papaya seed oil can be successfully used on its own, as a face serum or for hair oil treatments. Also, it can be combined with other natural oils or added to facial scrubs, facial masks. It is suitable for mixing with natural clays, or as an addition to traditional body and hair lotions, and even to hand and foot creams.
In addition, papaya oil is a great component of hydrolates and mists, you can add it to herbal extracts and rub into the nails (it will not only nourish the plate but also help get rid of dry cuticles; it will revitalize and refresh the skin around the nails).
Papaya oil is also perfect for body massage, it perfectly smoothes the skin and removes dead cells, it is a good option for treatments for combating cellulite.
When used in haircare, the antioxidants in Papaya Seed Oil work to soften and smooth dry, damaged hair, while the essential fatty acids works well for treating dry scalp and dandruff. Easily absorbed by the skin, Papaya Seed Oil is widely used in many cosmetic product formulations, as a means to carry nourishing ingredients in creams, serums, and lotions deep into the skin.
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