Step By Step Guide To Do Papaya Facial At Home For Spotless, Glowing Skin

With the rising number of coronavirus cases, there is still time for things to get back to normalcy. All this while we have been taking care of ourselves at home and we have seen the amazing results. Why not continue pampering ourselves a little more? We have been bringing you different ways to pamper your skin and hair at home during these times when going for a beauty service isn't as easy as it used to be. So, here we are with another DIY. If you have been missing your facial sessions, here is a DIY papaya facial guide for you. 

Papaya is packed with vitamins and minerals which are good food for our skin. This healthy fruit also has antioxidants which help in keeping a lot of your skin problems like pigmentation, premature ageing, dullness away. 

This at-home facial works for real and is also an inexpensive way to achieve glowing and flawless skin. This facial can be done at home using a few natural ingredients. Here is a step by step guide, read on. 

Step 1: Papaya Cleanser 

The first step includes cleaning your face well to wash off any dirt, impurities, or oil accumulated on your skin. To prepare this papaya cleanser, you need:

• 1 tbsp papaya puree/paste
• 2 tbsp milk

Method To Make Papaya Cleanser

In a bowl, mix both the ingredients well and apply all over your face. Massage your face with this cleanser for at least 2 minutes and then wash. 

Milk has lactic acid which makes it a good cleanser. It deep cleanses your pores and clears out dust and dirt that clog pores. This face cleanser helps you get rid of whiteheads, blackheads, acne among other problems. Papaya also has skin cleaning properties. 

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Step 2: Papaya Scrub

Next, you need to exfoliate your skin with a scrub. Exfoliation helps in removing dead skin cells from your face and helps in new cell growth. 

Ingredients Required:

• 1 tbsp papaya paste

• 1 tbsp rice flour

Directions:

Take a bowl and add papaya paste, add rice flour, and mix well. Use this papaya scrub on your face and neck and gently massage for a few minutes. If you have sensitive skin, don't be harsh on your skin and don't scrub for a long time. 

Rice flour is known as a great exfoliator. It exfoliates but is also very gentle on the skin. Using this scrub will help you remove dead skin from your face. It also has oil-absorbing properties which makes it a good ingredient for oily skin as well. 

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Step 3: Papaya Massage Cream

For that natural, fresh glow on your face, you need to massage your face and neck with massage cream. Massaging helps in improving blood circulation on your face which gives you a beautiful glow. It helps to reduce the appearance of ageing signs like wrinkles and fine lines. 

Ingredients Required To Make Papaya Massage Cream:

• 1 tbsp papaya paste
• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel

Method:

Scrape out fresh aloe vera gel from the plant and mix it with papaya paste. Combine well till you get a creamy texture. Massage your face and neck with this cream for 10 minutes. 

Aloe vera works as a moisturiser for your skin. It also helps to remove dark circles, pigmentation, sunburn, and signs of ageing.  

Step 4: Papaya Face Pack

Finally, for that clear and spotless skin, you need to apply this papaya face pack. It will nourish your skin deeply. 

Ingredients Required:

• 2 tbsp papaya paste
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey 

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Your papaya face pack is ready! Apply it all over your face and neck and let it dry. Wash off with normal water. 

Honey has moisturising properties that keep your skin smooth and soft. It also works as a mild bleaching agent, so it lightens your skin complexion. Lemon has astringent qualities that break down dead skin cells on your face. 

Do try this papaya facial at home and share the results with us. For more beauty-related stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi.