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

Tee631 12 Mar 2014 5:38 AM

Oh lip bakm

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Deantra728 12 Mar 2014 5:24 AM

I had no idea this ointment could be used in so many ways. I use it every evening as a lip treatment for my pout overnight. I'm so keen to try it as a brow styler! Why didn't I think of that before?!

Yana757 12 Mar 2014 4:45 AM

I appreciate this list but I must say they aren't that I unusual because I've used paw paw ointment for many of those things :)

stackcats 12 Mar 2014 4:41 AM

You learn something everyday heh...

fake tan queen 12 Mar 2014 4:32 AM

Always always rub this into my cuticles - definitely helps to promote growth and strength for me.

bebeautiful34 12 Mar 2014 4:25 AM

I have it, but have yet to use it, there are so many other multi-purpose balms I have but don't use!

maydayismyday 12 Mar 2014 4:19 AM

I don't think it would work as an eyeshadow primer but there's some other great uses there.

Marina4 12 Mar 2014 3:51 AM

Absolutely love Paw Paw ointment! Treats and heals the dermatitis on my hands. I use the Brauer Paw Paw Ointment brand :)

Candyfairy 12 Mar 2014 3:39 AM

Yes i use this, but wow i had no idea i could use it so many ways!

silverscreenbeautyqueens 12 Mar 2014 3:18 AM

I use it all the time on mosquito bites, and moisturiser if I'm desperate and don't have any else (as it's a bit heavy). Great stuff.

Linda_Vesinger 12 Mar 2014 3:11 AM

I've never really got into buying Paw Paw ointments, thinking they mainly were for lip hydrating. Some of these uses I'd love to try ie overnight mask, and for my son with psoraisis, will be grabbing a tube next time I'm in the chemist

Beeper Pad 12 Mar 2014 3:08 AM

I love multi tasking products

Platinum Ms 12 Mar 2014 3:05 AM

Hair styler surprised me I knew it was a great product to have on hand.

Brown Beauty 12 Mar 2014 3:04 AM

Great Article, never know that Paw paw ointment has so many uses

MissChriss 12 Mar 2014 2:52 AM

It's also good for nappy rash on babies and eczema. I wouldn't use it for an eyeshadow or lipstick base though as it's a little too sticky for my liking.

joelle1 12 Mar 2014 2:39 AM

Will have to go out and buy this one for sure. So many clever ways to use it!

swoopingbuzzards 12 Mar 2014 2:25 AM

it would make an AWFUL eye primer. would make blending very difficult and it would definetely crease. you could apply a little AFTER applying eyeshadow to create a glossy eye look, but even then, good for photoshoots, but not if you want a long lasting look.

RockieHazel 12 Mar 2014 2:20 AM

I'm not so sure about the face mask thing...I would be too worried it might break me out

Sparkles12 12 Mar 2014 2:11 AM

I also use this on my little girls grazes and sore lips but i use it to calm my skin down if i have been in the sun...but am surprised with a couple of the different ways it was used will have to try them .........

Misy Rose 12 Mar 2014 1:58 AM

I use paw paw ointment, mainly as a lip balm, but I'm using another brand than the one mentioned.

Sam91 12 Mar 2014 1:53 AM

I do use paw paw ointment, and was aware of most of these uses :). It comes in handy so often!

Rose_P 12 Mar 2014 1:51 AM

I have used paw paw ointment in the past. My cousin swears by it for her baby's nappy rash. She reckons it's the only thing that works for him.

Podhappy 12 Mar 2014 1:44 AM

Used it for sore cracked nipples when breastfeeding.

Jodie938 12 Mar 2014 1:44 AM

I'm impressed. Never thought of all those ideas!!!

talk-a-lot 12 Mar 2014 1:35 AM

I have got paw paw ointment, it is so soothing for skin, itchy insect bites and red inflamed skin. It is good stuff.

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