Unexpected Beauty Uses For Paw Paw Treatment

Paw paw ointment is a lip care staple. In fact, you could even claim it’s a cult product. And we wouldn't be surprised if every single one of us has a tube stashed in the handbag, bathroom and bedside table, too.

But did you know this hydrating salve isn’t just useful as a lip balm? We recently discovered that paw paw ointments can be used in 10(!) different ways, giving us many more reasons to love this go-to beauty product.

10 DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE PAW PAW OINTMENT

#1 As a lip primer

Apply the paw paw ointment under your lipstick to create a smooth, moisturised base - it’ll help make your lipstick stay-put instead of bleeding or drying into a wrinkly finish.

#2 As a lip gloss

Dab a little paw paw over the top of lipstick to add a pretty, moisturising sheen.

#3 As an eyeshadow primer

Wipe a small amount onto your eye area before applying eyeshadow to help extend its wear time and allow for easy colour blending. Or if you like the glossy eye look, apply it on top for a dewy finish.

#4 As a hair styling product

Rub a teeny tiny amount between your palms and run your hands through your hair to help tame frizz, define your hairstyle, hydrate your ends and help prevent split ends.

#5 As a brow styler

Using a spoolie (the mascara-like brush on the end of a brow pencil), brush a little paw paw ointment onto your brows to help define your arches and keep stray hairs in place.

#6 As a cuticle cream

Massage a little paw paw into your cuticles each evening before you go to bed for healthier, stronger nails and cuticles.

#7 As a face mask for dry skin

Apply to a light layer to cleansed and toned skin, and leave on overnight. Come morning, the paw paw will have penetrated your skin and you’ll have a smooth, hydrated complexion.

#8 As an all-over skin moisturiser

Paw paw ointment is sensational at soothing and healing dry or irritated skin anywhere on the body. This includes dry elbows, cracked heels, and red or itchy skin caused by rashes, eczema, psoriasis or other skin conditions.

#9 As a wound healer

Treat burns, cuts or wounds instantly with paw paw ointment – it has incredible healing powers.

#10 As a sting soother

Got a bite or a sting? Instantly soothe itchy, swollen skin with paw paw ointment as it promotes fast skin healing

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*This article has been updated since its original publication date.

Main image: @sopania

Do you use paw paw ointment? Did you know you know it can be used in so many different ways?

241 Member Comments

Shop A Everyday 29 Feb 2020 3:10 PM

a little bit thick for my face or body, but great on lips and as a wound healer

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sootyblack_14 29 Feb 2020 12:02 PM

Some of these just seem like common sense??? Ha ha!!!

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Susmat 29 Feb 2020 11:30 AM

Wow, so many uses for this staple

Am1851 29 Feb 2020 6:49 AM

These types of products have been around for a long time now, mostly for lips but also for healing.

djk 29 Feb 2020 1:48 AM

My mum swears by this as lip balm and for wound healing.

RalucaP 28 Feb 2020 11:14 PM

I used it for my cuticles and heels , it works wonders during the winter.

Hayley644 28 Feb 2020 10:36 PM

I have the Sukin one just use it on my lips or areas of dry skin like elbows or heels.

Beautybabe140194 28 Feb 2020 8:54 PM

I love paw paw, it has so many uses. Did not know about using it as an eye primer.

Arty Girl 28 Feb 2020 8:22 PM

I don't have a Lucas Paw Paw Ointment but I do have Suvana Certified Organic Paw Paw & Honey Balm. When my friend had a skin cancer lump removed from his chest, his Surgeon recommended Paw Paw Ointment for the post surgical scar in order to help heal it.

senilesal 28 Feb 2020 7:34 PM

Many years ago. When we first moved to WA my hubby. Fell in a fire while trying to clean up his parents yard. He hated and still does. Going to a doctor. He had. Skin hangin of his legs. And hands. I put him on a salt bath. And when he got out i smothered him in paw paw ointment. Today you wouldn't know he had. Been burnt. No scars. Smothering him every day. Till he healed Lucas paw paw ointment it's a staple on the list in my house since 30 + yrs

Ellyloves 2 Mar 2020 7:55 AM

That's so great to know!

perthchick 28 Feb 2020 6:35 PM

I use it for #1 and #2. The whole house uses it for #10.

bebeautiful34 28 Feb 2020 6:16 PM

I'm not a fan of those all purpose balms as I never end up using them for any of their purposes. But it would be nice to have something to soothe the kids insect bites

beautyfun 28 Feb 2020 6:07 PM

I do have Lucas Papaw ointment and alway do. A few different ways I didnt know of.

Sally10 28 Feb 2020 5:30 PM

I haven't used paw paw ointment, I always use Blistex as a lip balm - this can also be used on cuticles.

JL 28 Feb 2020 5:08 PM

Lucas Papaw ointment is the original and the gold standard that other brands TRY to imitate!

Ellyloves 28 Feb 2020 5:07 PM

The all natural ones can be used for Nappy rash

Chrystalage 28 Feb 2020 4:49 PM

Not really a paw paw ointment fan. Never found it does anything for my skin and agree with kirstywise77, it dries out my lips.

Jodie730 28 Feb 2020 4:23 PM

Love Lucus Paw Paw, the best around!

AndreaJW 28 Feb 2020 1:29 PM

Isn't #2 As a lip gloss how most people would use it? It's the only thing I use it for.

Amanda738 28 Feb 2020 9:40 AM

Great article, never knew it had so many uses!

Janefre 28 Feb 2020 9:05 AM

Paw Paw ointment has been in my bathroom cabinet for years - mainly to use on burns and scrapes. Had no idea you could use it as an eyeshadow primer, I thought it would be too greasy.

Meedee 28 Feb 2020 5:06 AM

Ive never thought about using it as an eye shadow primer

Shop A Everyday 28 Feb 2020 1:02 AM

so very versatile and natural too

S-P 27 Feb 2020 11:30 PM

I thought it was mainly for healing wounds. I didn't know it had so many uses.

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10 unusual ways to use paw paw ointment