Overview | Benefits | Important notes | What to expect | How often to get this facial | Post-treatment skincare | At-home vs. clinic papaya facial

Let us introduce you to the amazing papaya facial. Yes, you heard that right. This tropical fruit is incredibly healthy not just for your body, but also for your skin and hair. And so, papaya facials have become all the rage now. 

In this article, we will cover important things that you need to know about this facial and how our patients frequently opt for it to get rejuvenated and refreshed skin. Let’s dive into the details now!

What is a papaya facial?

Basically, a facial that uses papaya as an active ingredient is known as a papaya facial. Papaya has many healing, whitening, and exfoliating properties, thus making it the ideal natural beauty enhancer. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties, as noted by the Journal of Immunotoxicology.

Benefits of getting this facial

Papaya is loaded with antioxidants that help to fight disease, reduce inflammation, and retain the youthfulness of your skin. However, a papaya facial offers several more benefits to your skin. 

Papaya is known to be rich in vitamins A, B, and C. It also contains chymopapain and papain, which are enzymes that offer antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. When it comes to skincare, papaya can defend against wrinkles and signs of aging with lycopene antioxidants. It can help control acne by removing dead skin cells and damaged keratin that clog your skin pores. It can also help treat melasma with its vitamins, phytochemicals, and beta-carotenes, giving the skin a lighter complexion.

As noted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, papaya can help reduce oxidative stress. The papaya peel can also moisturize and soothe the skin, as per the International Journal of Herbal Medicine.

How papaya facial is different than other fruit facials

A papaya facial offers the most amount of benefits as compared to other fruit facials. It can help treat various skin issues. It is preferred because:

  • Its potassium concentrate can keep the skin hydrated and prevent dullness or dryness
  • It can protect the skin against premature aging due to free radicals
  • Its flavonoids help in antifungal and antibacterial benefits
  • It reduces dark spots and blemishes
  • It helps soothe irritated skin and treat sunburns
  • It acts a mild exfoliator to make your skin radiant and younger-looking, clearing oil and dirt that can lead to acne breakouts
  • It makes the skin soft, supple, and firm by helping to increase collagen production

Important notes to remember before getting the facial

You should note that some individuals are allergic to papaya. So, if this fruit causes you to react adversely due to oral or topical use, we recommend not opting for this facial.

Before visiting our clinic to get the facial, do wash your face thoroughly and do not apply any make-up. 

How will it feel? What can you expect?

A papaya facial will feel like any other facial at a spa or clinic. It is non-invasive and causes no pain. Our patients have noted that it is truly a relaxing and soothing treatment, post which they enjoy fair and rejuvenated skin. It also requires no downtime, so you can expect to walk out of the clinic almost immediately to resume your daily activities.

How often to get this facial

Anything in excess may not be a good thing; so, we recommend not overdoing it with papaya facials, no matter how beneficial they may be for your skin. You can get this facial once in two weeks for maintaining the results of your glowing, healthy skin.

How long do these facials usually last?

A papaya facial may last between one to two hours. While there is no downtime, we recommend that you clear your schedule to help your skin heal and rejuvenate post-treatment to give you effective results.

Steps to follow after the facial

After the facial, your skin will be freshly treated and so it will be a bit more sensitive than normal. We recommend not scrubbing your face excessively or touching/picking at it. Let it heal with minimal irritation. Avoid direct sun exposure and apply a mild sunscreen when you need to head out for the day. Stay away from steam rooms, saunas, and exercise routines that may make you sweat a lot. Also, refrain from applying make-up for at least a day to reap maximum benefits. 

At-home facial vs. papaya facial at a skin clinic

Of course, nothing compares to the treatment and results you can expect from experienced hands. If you undertake a papaya facial at home, you may lack the skills, knowledge, and know-how of the facial process. For example, the pressure at which to massage, the areas that require more focus, or the duration to keep the mask on. Thus, only an in-clinic papaya facial can help you get the most out of the treatment.

Closing paragraph

Did you ever think that a simple fruit like the papaya could hold so many secrets to great skincare? We, at The Bombay Skin Clinic, are here to help you make the most of this fantastic fruit to help address a range of skin woes. Step into our clinic today and walk out with beautiful, glowing, and refreshed skin!

References

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3508853/
  2. Journal of Immunotoxicology: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/1547691X.2016.1149528
  3. International Journal of Herbal Medicine: http://www.florajournal.com/vol2issue5/jan2015/2-4-12.1.pdf