← All guides

What is papaya cream?

A plain description of what a papaya skincare cream is, what form it comes in and how it differs from an ointment or balm.

The short version

Papaya cream is a moisturising cream that lists papaya among its ingredients. It is spread on the skin like any other moisturiser. PapayaActivs Complete Skincare Cream is sold in a 100ml and a 240ml size, and the 240ml also comes in a fragrance-free version.

Cream, balm and ointment are not the same thing

A cream is the lightest of the three — it spreads thinly and absorbs quickly. A balm is thicker and stays put. An ointment is thicker again, usually in a small tin or tube, and is used sparingly on small areas. Which one suits you is mostly about the texture you like and how much skin you are covering.

What we can and cannot tell you

We sell this cream; we did not formulate it. What we can tell you is the form, the sizes, and that a fragrance-free option exists. For the full ingredient list, read the label on the product — it is the only authoritative source.

Shop the range

PapayaActivs Complete Skincare Cream comes in a 100ml and a 240ml size, with the 240ml also available fragrance free.

See the products