Let's Talk Papaw

Recently there has been a craze about Lucas Papaw Ointment, and after using it I am nuts over it too. If you haven't heard about this ointment then you will be thankful you did today.

Dr. Lucas formulated the Lucas Papaw Ointment over 80 years ago in Australia from pure papaws. What's a papaw? Well, I'm glad you asked! Papaw or pawpaw is a fruit produced from the pawpaw tree. It grows across most of the eastern United States as a native tree. Mature pawpaw trees produce fruits looking and tasting very similar to that of a banana. This fruit has many beneficial qualities that aid most minor skin issues. I use it a lot in the winter seasons to help fight dry/cracked skin. Lucas Papaw Ointment acts as a drawing, healing ointment and also a mild antiseptic for the prevention of infection in wounds. Here are five ways Lucas Papaw can show you some love:

1- The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves Papaw as being fit for human use. What the label doesn't tell you is that it's a fantastic lip ointment. It leaves your lips feeling soft and supple with a little shine.

2- Mix it up with your favorite lip pencil or lipstick and make the color last longer while nourishing your lips.

3- It's particularly good on burns, boils, and bruises. Have you ever burnt your forehead with a curling iron and leave a mark? I'm famous for doing that. Spread a little papaw love onto your burn and stop your skin from scaring.

4- It's also great for chaffing, cuts, cysts, heat rash, insect bites, pimples, open wounds, sunburn, eczema, and diaper rash. Yes, you can use this on your baby's tush!

5- If you're ever in a bind and have to stop flyaway hairs, use a little dab of Papaw as a pomade.

The Lucas Papaw Ointment can be purchased at the Alcone Company in NYC (1-800-466-7446) or search for it online. Trust me, you will be papaw crazy too!