From acne to wrinkles, papaya can help in tackling your beauty problems

Increasingly present in cosmetics, papaya has antioxidant and exfoliating properties that can benefit the skin. Photo: AFP

Fenty Beauty, Herbivore and Glow Recipe are some of the cosmetics brands that have made papaya an essential part of products in their makeup and skincare lines.

For good reason too, since this fruit is full of vitamins, antioxidants and a very specific enzyme called papain, which can help tackle blemishes, dull complexions and skin ageing.