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?

243 Member Comments

Karano 12 Mar 2014 12:10 PM

it's called pawpaw ointment, not lip balm, i would've thought half of these uses were rather obvious, although i think the brow styling and eyeshadow primer ones are a bit far-fetched. eyeshadow primers need to be able to dry, or at least become only slightly tacky. u might be able to use pawpaw ointment as a glitter base or like Fyrinnae's pixie epoxy, but it would make a terrible eyeshadow primer. i'd also like to point out that 'fast skin healing' doesn't mean it'll sooth itchy bites, it means ur skin might recover faster, but it'll still itch like hell in the mean time, so frankly that's an invalid use. paw paw ointment is essentially one of those multipurpose balms that get sold for more than double the price, it's awesome, but since it doesn't have all the marketing behind it, it's cheaper. i love pawpaw ointment, but this sponsered article is a bit odd in it's possible uses. besides i'm pretty sure everyone who has a tube of pawpaw ointment has probably tried half of this list already.

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MoniqueKerstin 12 Mar 2014 11:53 AM

I can not imagine using paw paw ointment as a eye shadow base, it would slide everywhere haha

DeannaBoon 12 Mar 2014 11:25 AM

I am using it as a lip balm but never thought it is so multipurpose. The overnight mask for dry skin sounds interesting but not suitable for my oily skin, sad.

Temporary Princess 12 Mar 2014 11:20 AM

I think it's a little too sticky and thick to be a moisturiser!

jatz 12 Mar 2014 11:05 AM

I first tried paw paw ointment years ago for my son's nappy rash and it was the only thing that worked. From then on, I have used it for a few ways but didn't know a few of the above though. Will keep that in mind now :-)

Suren 12 Mar 2014 10:40 AM

Wow these are some great ideas! I've got to try them out sometime

Jessika12 12 Mar 2014 10:35 AM

Do most of these but the eyeshadow and eyebrow hint are great tips I can incorporate into my regime.

sazzy78 12 Mar 2014 10:24 AM

This stuff is brilliant! Have used it for rashes, bites, burns, dry lips and on sunburn if there is no aloe vera around. Never thought of using it as a cuticle cream, will be trying that for sure.

Miss Chief 12 Mar 2014 10:05 AM

For those who love ink- pawpaw is also the best treatment post-tattoo. (Just as a tattoo FYI- many of the old recommendations for ink aftercare contain zinc oxide, which can result in white pigment healing into your tattoo)

lynx 12 Mar 2014 9:36 AM

Such a versatile product.

Jannz 12 Mar 2014 9:02 AM

I have never tried pawpaw ointments, will keeps these tips in mind if I pick up a tube in future!

IndieAna 12 Mar 2014 8:56 AM

Gotta love a multi-purpose product!

Chickybabe1 12 Mar 2014 8:55 AM

Paw paw ointment is so useful!

IndieAna 12 Mar 2014 8:49 AM

Gotta love a multi purpose product!

Nicole165 12 Mar 2014 8:44 AM

I knew most of these and use it for lots of different things. I can definitely recommend its moisturising value, after a flu I had very dry cracked skin around my nose, and it cleared it in no time!

Hayley_22 12 Mar 2014 8:32 AM

i use it for almost anything but never thought to put it on my hair! but i don't think it would be good as a eyeshadow primer its very greasy

Belle88 12 Mar 2014 8:08 AM

I only use it as a lip balm, and on the rare occasion as a insect bite reliever. I wouldn't use it on my oily skin though, the hair tamer sounds interesting.

skitzkitty 12 Mar 2014 8:06 AM

Always have a tube of this in my handbag, but I mostly just use it for lip gloss.

Arty Girl 12 Mar 2014 8:02 AM

I've never used Paw Paw Ointment before and I didn't know that there were so many uses for it. Looks like I will be paying Priceline a visit :).

Ssajwani 12 Mar 2014 8:02 AM

paw paw ointment is amazing!

CrystalP 12 Mar 2014 7:12 AM

Love paw paw ointment and use it all the time !

dream-angels 12 Mar 2014 7:02 AM

wow I didn't know all of these, I did have a paw paw ointement though just left it sitting on my shelf as I thought it was too rich, but i'll give it another go after reading this

Beautybabe140194 12 Mar 2014 6:44 AM

I love paw paw cream but did not know it had so many uses.

Kassalee 12 Mar 2014 6:14 AM

Sounds similar to my Lanolips 101 ointment - so versatile!

Michelle240 12 Mar 2014 6:03 AM

Certainly lots of uses not just for my lips! Love the eyebrow idea thanks!

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