Formulation and Evaluation of Papaya Face Pack
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Papaya is a tropical fruit known for its sweet taste, vibrant orange colour, and numerous skin and health benefits. Among various botanicals, papaya is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, fiber, and antioxidants. The biological source of papaya is Carica papaya. It belongs to the family Caricaceae. Papaya is known by its different names in various parts of the world, like papeeta (Hindi), parangi (Kannada), and papai (Telugu). It is rich in bioactive compounds like papain, chymopapain, carotenoids, vitamins A, C, and E, minerals, and flavonoids that are beneficial for skin health. Papaya’s natural skin benefits include exfoliation, skin renewal, hydration, moisturization, hyperpigmentation, skin brightening, acne control, oil regulation, anti-aging, soothing, healing, reduce blemishes, and achieving an even skin tone. Apart from the fruit, the seeds offer several skin benefits due to their rich content of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, enzymes (papain), and antibacterial compounds. Looking at the various skin benefits of papaya prompted us to formulate a cosmeceutical face pack using ripe papaya fruit, papaya seeds, Multani mitti (fuller’s earth), neem, rice, and turmeric. Apart from the papaya fruit and the seeds, other ingredients also offer numerous benefits to the skin. Regularly using natural face pack can improve skin texture, reduce blemishes, and enhance glow, as they are chemical-free and provide gentle care for all skin types. The main objective of this work is to formulate a cosmeceutical face pack incorporating papaya with other natural ingredients and evaluate its chemical, physicochemical, and microbiological properties. This face pack will naturally enhance skin health by influencing the natural benefits of papaya and its bioactive compounds.
Keywords: Antioxidant, Anti-aging, Cosmeceutical, Face pack, Multani mitti, Papaya, Skin, Turmeric.
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Antioxidant, Anti-aging, Cosmeceutical, Face pack, Multani mitti, Papaya, Skin, TurmericDOI
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