Characteristics, benefits and possible harms of papaya oil. Indications for use, recipes for effective face and hair care products. Reviews of girls about papaya oil.
Papaya oil is a natural remedy widely used in cosmetology for face and body care. It is also quite effective in hair care. This product is exotic for our region, but it is regularly imported from other countries. Papaya oil can be used by all skin types, even if they have various dermatological problems.
Papaya oil production and price
Pictured papaya oil
Papaya oil is a translucent liquid with a yellow, less often greenish tint. The aroma is light, sweetish, pleasant. When stored at low temperatures, the product tends to solidify.
Papaya oil is made from the seeds of the fruit of the melon tree, which is a large plant. It can be found naturally and cultivated in India, Thailand, South American countries, and various tropical islands. It bears fruit all year round, and this happens especially actively in the summer.
For the production of papaya oil for the face and not only, pre-peeled, washed and dried seeds are used. For the purpose of their processing and removal of hard shells, the raw material is pressed and then crushed. The cold pressing method allows you to keep all the nutrients in the composition. During the processing of fruit grains, by-products are often formed, which, through a second distillation, are converted into oil extracts.
Cold pressing is unprofitable for manufacturers, since no more than 25% of processed raw materials are obtained at the output of the finished product. In order to save money, companies use various solvents that are harmful to health. Refining is no less dangerous; the resulting products are also sometimes subjected to this process. But papaya essential oil is a completely safe remedy with pronounced antiseptic properties.
Note! Papaya oil is exclusively cosmetic; it is not used inside because of its high fat content and toxicity.
Papaya oil for hair, face and body is sold in cosmetic stores and pharmacies, both in bottles and in jars, there are packages of 10, 20, 50, 100 ml. Its most popular suppliers are Bio-Viktorika, Lemongrass House, Dr. Sea Body Butter, Energy of Vitamins and a few others. On average, the price of papaya oil is 100 rubles. (42 UAH). The shelf life of the product is 1-2 years from the date of production.
Useful properties of papaya oil in cosmetology
The huge benefits of papaya oil in cosmetology are due to its rich composition, which includes a large amount of fatty acids - oleic, palmitic, linoleic, arachidonic, behenic and stearic. It also contains a lot of potassium, vitamins A and C. But the most important substance is the enzyme "papain", which is necessary for the normal production of sebum by the sebaceous glands.
Here are some of the health benefits of papaya oil:
- Moisturizers … The product saturates the tissues with the necessary moisture and maintains their elasticity, while the skin looks natural, does not acquire excessive shine. Such results are possible due to the high concentration of fatty acids in the oil. It is more relevant than ever in winter and summer, when it is too cold and very hot outside, as it effectively prevents irritation, dryness and peeling of the cover.
- Cleansing … These properties of papaya essential oil should be paid special attention to those who suffer from various dermatological diseases. This tool also effectively fights all kinds of cosmetic defects - age spots, freckles, blackheads, acne. It is very important in adolescence, when the number of acne on the face increases dramatically.
- Anti-aging … Fatty acids and vitamin C contained in the product help to naturally maintain the elasticity of the skin. However, this oil also fights well with the already existing signs of aging in the body. It can be used to eliminate or make crow's feet and folds near the lips less visible.
- Regenerating … These beneficial properties of papaya oil are due to the potassium content in the product, which promotes tissue renewal. Particular attention should be paid to this for those who suffer from various dermatological diseases. This tool will also be useful in the presence of burn marks on the skin. It is also successfully used to heal open wounds, for example, after insect bites.
- Antiseptic … These properties are associated with the high concentration of vitamin A and fatty acids in the composition. Thanks to this, the oil effectively cleanses the skin of bacteria and prevents complications from appearing in the presence of open wounds on the face. That is why it is useful to use it after prolonged exposure to the sun, as well as in the case of frequent negative effects of cosmetics with a large amount of harmful chemicals.
- Tonic … Papaya oil refreshes the face, which is so necessary in the summer, when it is hot outside. With its help, it is possible to eliminate bags under the eyes and remove dark circles. Thanks to it, you can improve the color of the skin, normalize its "breathing", cleanse the pores and give the tissues a fresh, healthy look.
Papaya oil is also very beneficial for hair, for which it is delicately nourished. With its help, the curls are smoothed, become soft, silky and obedient, and they are also protected from the negative effects of the sun and low temperatures. This product prevents dehydration of hair, strengthens its roots, gives strength, volume and beautiful shine, eliminates dandruff. Thanks to him, the strands are easier to comb and less split. The remedy affects them at the cellular level, which guarantees quick positive results.
Note! In its composition and effect on the skin, papaya oil is very similar to olive oil.
