Papaya, a tropical fruit, is a fruit with multiple virtues, both for health and for its cosmetic benefits.

Originally native to southern Mexico, before being introduced to Africa and India, this fruit, rich in vitamins C and A, antioxidants, minerals, and fruit acids, contains an enzyme with powerful cosmetic properties, papain, used for thousands of years in South America.
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In cosmetics, thanks in particular to papain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties that helps soothe pain and certain injuries, it also helps gently eliminate dead cells on the surface of the skin, while preserving healthy cells, similar to enzymatic exfoliations. This keratolytic action of papaya extract promotes cell renewal and leaves the skin velvety.

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Rich in antioxidants, it helps fight free radicals and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Due to these actions, it is an anti-aging active ingredient of choice for both skin and lip care.

Purifying, papaya helps regulate excess sebum and fights acne pimples. Enriched with vitamin C, it tones the skin and restores radiance to the complexion.
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Sources:
NIH: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8066973/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S025462991932383X
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