10 unusual ways to use paw paw ointment

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.
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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.
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241 Member Comments
it's also really great for mosquito bites!
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Oh wow, sounds very useful
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going to order in beautorium and use as facemask
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sure did :) they are really great versatile products, which everyone should have in their bag!
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I hate paw paw the fruit BUT this product is amazing.
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I already use most of these
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Wow knew about nappy rash and other rashes my kids take it to school and use it when they have rashes around the mouth but a primer let me at it.
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This is really helpful!
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Its so wonderful on dry skin, i got a free sample one time and used it on my dry elbows and it was so soothing.
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Sounds good
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Wow lots of different uses, never knew..
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also great on dry heels/feet!
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I've done most of these things with paw paw except putting it on before eye shadow... I'm unsure about that one but I'll give it a go... just not right before I go out in case its a massive fail!
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Can't get enough at my place, my granddaughters are always after my tubes.
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i love products that are multifunctional. had no idea this ointment could do so much!
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And oh so many more uses that haven't been listed! xx
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love it on lips
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I might try some of these
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I use paw paw ointment. I have used it on my son when he was a baby, on hands and lips. I wouldn't have thought of the other uses, although I have used Vaseline in my brows. Thanks for some great information!
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I use it on itchy mossie bites and it helps a bit, also when my crazy afro starts to play up, I rub a bit on my fingers and use it to smooth down my hair. So it's a great item for my handbag. Aaannd it's also great for removing stray bits of mascara/eyeliner!!
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That's pretty amazing one tube for a lot of purposes. Must try
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That's pretty amazing one tube for a lot of purposes. Must try
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I have used it for frizzy hair, it works great!
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feremented pawpaw is all i can think! :/
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