What causes skin to become unhealthy and lose its glow? Healthy skin is itself a barrier against skin infections. Healthy skin is one, which is neither too oily nor too dry. The former blocks the pores and is responsible for skin infections like acne and blackheads; which finally result in ugly scars. As for dry skin, it loses elasticity and gets wrinkled earlier; and if cracked too, it is more susceptible to infections. Inadequate or improper hydration causes skin to lose its glow. Moreover, as we age, the basic health of our skin takes a toll. The outermost layer of the skin thins out; newer cells develop slowly; dead cells accumulate. This combined with the years of sun-exposure make our skin dull; patchy and pigmented. To add to this, poor blood circulation means poor supply of nutrients to the cells; also resulting in poor health of the skin. How is papaya useful in skin rejuvenation? Acting as a natural moisture cover, papaya extracts are great exfoliating agents as well. While keeping the suppleness of the skin intact, papaya gently cleanses off dirt and impurities from the skin's surface and deep pore levels to yield a polished and perfect complexion. Hailed as the forerunner in skin whitening products, papaya extracts even tone the skin contour and whiten the skin from within. Papaya is an excellent tan remover. It cancels out the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin and imparts an envious glow on the skin. What are the benefits of honey? A natural humectant, honey an excellent moisture lock mechanism in itself. It effectively moisturizes the skin by retaining the water content. Honey detoxifies chemicals off the skin's cells. It is a potent anti-oxidant that soothes dry skin, cures patches and acts as a medicine to the skin. It keeps the skin supple which helps in preventing wrinkles, premature aging and lines.