How papaya fruit enzyme can help manage acne

Have you heard of using unripe papaya fruit to tenderise meat? This trick works thanks to papaya’s protein-dissolving enzyme called papain. 

The papain enzyme from papaya has also been used for centuries in holistic medicine and as a treatment for acne. Because it is a strong decomposition enzyme, papain eradicates acne by breaking down and unblocking clogged pores while leaving healthy skin cells to thrive. It also increases cell turnover and prevents acne from appearing. Papain has also been found to reduce inflammation and produce softer, smoother skin.

Using papaya for acne treatment is a popular alternative to costly and chemically-derived, over-the-counter and prescription remedies. You can also eat the tasty papaya fruit to benefit from the beta-carotene it contains which is an antioxidant that promotes healthy skin.

The use of green papaya in holistic medicine dates back hundreds of years to the mid-fourteenth century. Originally found in South and Central America, papaya seeds travelled to Asia and Europe before landing on the tropical peninsula of Florida in the USA, then eventually to Australia.

That’s why papain is one of the leading ingredients in our new allclear lotion. Papain is the natural exfoliant that increases cell turnover and unclogs blocked pores.

Another main active ingredient in the allclear lotion is Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) which has multiple actions at a cellular level. Not only does it help reduce redness and swelling, but it also combats the oxidative stress of free radicals and stimulates repair of DNA damage.

You can find out more about Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) in our next blog. Meanwhile, for more on our allclear lotion and to find your nearest medical or skin clinic where it is available, visit our clinic locator website page.