papaya extract

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Contains a natural papaya enzyme (papain) that has wonderful exfoliating properties: it helps removing dead skin cells and specifically damaged skin. This particular property of papaya has extensively been used in medical conditions to debribe the skin from abnormal skin growth and skin diseases.

Another use of the papaya is to help reduce and attenuate freckles or brown spots due to exposure to sunlight, smoothing the skin and creating a healthier looking skin. It has been used and researched extensively for the positive effect it has on skin ulcers, as well as helping patients with severe burn wounds. Not only does it have great antibacterial and wound healing abilities but is also extensively used in wound care and is of particular help in removing damaged and dead skin.