papaya is good for face - #12599
I am really confused about this whole idea that papaya is good for face stuff. Like, I’ve been hearing people rave about it for ages! Last week, I decided to try it out because I've been dealing with some acne and dull skin for a while now. I got this fresh papaya, smashed it up, and put it on my face as a mask for about 20 mins. At first, it felt kinda nice, but then I noticed my skin getting a little red, like was that normal? I mean, I've read online that papaya is good for face issues, right? But now, I’m not sure if I should keep using it. One of my friends said papaya is good for face because it has enzymes that exfoliate, but what if my skin’s reacting negatively? I also forgot to wash it off at one point and ended up leaving it on for an hour, thinking more is better, which probably isn’t the case? Should I just chalk it up to my possibly sensitive skin or keep trying papaya for a while? Ugh, I'm just really worried because I thought this would solve my face problems, and now I’m a little lost! Do you guys think papaya is good for face or should I steer clear of it? Would love some advice!
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