Instead of tossing your papaya seeds after eating the fruit, make use of them!

A lot of people don’t know that you can actually use the Papaya Seeds. There are tons of recipes online, which utilize the ingredient for its peppery flavor. Give it a try! You can dry the seeds and use them just as you would peppercorns. Or, make a face mask! This is super simple, and you only need 2 ingredients.

Be mindful that this recipe is enzyme rich and will burn a little! It’s the Alpha Hydroxy Acids munching dead skins cells.

Raw Vegan Papaya Seed & Coconut Oil Facial

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• Author: Jasmine Briones / Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 2-3

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Ingredients

• Papaya seeds
• 1/2–1 tbs coconut oil

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Instructions

1. Crush the papaya seeds in a high speed blender or food processor until broken down into the consistency of a rough sand.
2. Apply the mask to your face, neck and/or chest, and allow it to sit for 1-10 minutes. The time will vary depending on how long you can stand the burning sensation.
3. Rinse your skin and pat dry.
4. Apply a cooling layer of coconut oil onto your face.

Notes

I used the seeds of a strawberry papaya from Melissa’s Produce, and organic coconut oil from Better Body Foods.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Category: Beauty
• Cuisine: Vegan, Raw Vegan

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Inspired by This Rawsome Vegan Life and Beach Girl Abroad.