Paw paw ointment: the humble skin saviour

Absolutely love Paw paw ointment dont know anyone who doesnt own one of these things

Paw Paw ointment, one of those must have staples!

I'm a firm believer in paw paw cream....love the product.

I'm a firm believer in paw paw cream....love the product.

Just an FYI to all those using pawpaw balms.

I used to use Lucas pawpaw all the time - for years. Just whenever my lips were dry and needing some moisture. It’s instantly fix the issue.

I ended up developing a small dry spot on my top lip. It’d appear then disappear, come back and it was slowly getting bigger. It didn’t hurt and wasn’t too noticeable but I then ended up getting another little bit of dry skin on another area of my lip. These dry areas began to get slightly itchy so I thought that’s it I’m heading to the doctor. The doctor told me to stay hydrated, continue using pawpaw balms to keep my lips moist and hopefully it’ll go away... it didn’t.

My doctor had no idea what it was so she referred me to a dermatologist who told me there is a particular fragrance used in certain pawpaw products and some people can develop dermatitis from this. She told me that in these products there is such a small amount that at times they aren’t listed on the ingredients list but she has been having many people present with this lip dermatitis from pawpaw ointments.

I stopped using Lucas pawpaw and switched to Vaseline balms and the issue pretty quickly disappeared.

I use Lucas' Paw Paw for pretty much everything dry on my body- especially during the colder months. It's especially lovely on your lips after a lip scrub, a daily lip balm and an overnight lip mask. I've tried a sample of the Natralus and found that lovely as well, although not as thick as Lucas'.

I love the pawpaw ointment I use it on dry lips including little cuts. I find it so handy always taking it with me.

Yes, I would have to agree, good old paw paw ointment is a must have. Heals pretty much anything and everything.

I always have a tube of paw paw ointment lying around somewhere . handy to have.

I'm obsessed with paw paw ointment

I've heard from a pharmacist not to apply paw paw to lips because it's an enzyme?

For some reason paw paw doesn't seem to work wonders for me.. I hear so many people raving and just don't understand.

Paw Paw moisturiser is great for lips

I've been using a tinted paw paw balm lately & love it. It adds a wash of red colour & feels like I wearing nothing on my lips

So very good and moisturising for dry lips

Definitely a staple in every makeup kit

Sukin have just produced a new Paw Paw Ointment that I just adore.

Im a big fan of paw paw ointment. I have the lucas one and the pure one. Always have a tube in my hand bag. It really is great for dry lips , cuts , burns , so many uses for it. I'm barely ever without a tube, its a must for me.

Sounds great but l've never used this product before & l don't think l will ever use it l've other remedies for things like this that are mention in this article but Thanks for sharing this with us all.

Tried at last this cult product. Nope, did nothing for me

there are so many mixed reviews about paw paw ointment - so far so good for me, however, I need something a little longer lasting because my lips tend to dry out again so quickly

I need to get me some pawpaw ointment, absolutely everyone raves about it!

I'm yet to try the watermelon or passionfruit varieties of this amazing product and I so want to because I'm sure they'd smell lovely and work wonders.

Works a lot better than Vaseline or any other specialist lip balm in my opinion

Huge fan of Paw paw - I always carry some in my bag with me for those dry air days..especially now with winter on foot.