3 Proven Hair Benefits of Papaya (pawpaw) You Don't Know About

The papaya, a previously exotic and rare fruit, is now readily available at most times of the year.

Papayas grow in tropical climates and are also known as pawpaws. Their sweet taste, vibrant color and wide variety of health benefits are just a few reasons to add them to your diet.

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Read on to know how papayas can benefit your hair health.

1. Stimulates Hair Growth

One of the little-known benefits of papaya.
Papaya has folic acid that helps improves circulation to the hair follicles and promotes hair growth.

Include papaya in your meals and get ready to flaunt long and healthy hair.

Natural Long Hair

2. Controls Dandruff

Papaya seeds can help reduce dandruff when used in a hair pack.

One of the main causes of dandruff is a fungal infection. The antifungal properties of papaya seeds help in controlling and preventing dandruff .

Requirements
½ papaya with the seeds intact

Procedure
1. Peel the papaya and blend the pulp and the seeds to make a smooth paste.

2. Massage the paste into your scalp and apply it to the rest of your hair as well.

3. Leave it on for one hour and then shampoo as usual.

3.Conditions Hair

Papaya can restore the life of your hair and make it soft and hydrated.

Due to its high vitamin A content, papaya promotes the production of sebum ( 12 ). Sebum is your body’s natural oil, and its production keeps your hair conditioned.

Requirements
½ ripe papaya
½ cup yogurt

Procedure
1. Remove the skin and the seeds of the papaya and blend till a smooth paste is formed.

2. Add yogurt to the papaya paste and mix well.

3. Apply this mixture to your hair, starting from the roots to the very ends.

4. Keep it on for an hour and rinse using a mild shampoo.

Am sure with these health tips you can now see that papaya is more than just a tasty fruit.

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