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More than 100 years ago, Aussie doctor Thomas Lucas started making homeopathic remedies
using the antibacterial, antimicrobial papaw fruit (aka Carica papaya)—this is one of his original
products. It can do almost anything, from protecting skin against the elements and healing
chapped lips and cuticles to diminishing blemishes and relieving eczema. And it’s also beloved
by makeup artists, who keep a tube in their kits to use as a subtle highlighter or to add sheen
lashes and brows.
In an interview with Brisbane Times, Kevin Talbot, fourth-generation Lucas manufacturer, said,
“Lucas’ Papaw has more than a cult following now; everyone wants it.” Rose Byrne, Miranda
Kerr, and Cate Blanchett all swear by it. “It just works,” said Talbot.
The ingredients include fermented papaw fruit and pharmaceutical-grade petroleum (a milder
and non-comedogenic form of the petroleum found in, say, Vaseline). The consistency is similar
to most petroleum products, with a slightly milky smell that’s not at all unpleasant.
Lucas’ Papaw is beloved by professional makeup artists. It’s made with fermented
papaw fruit and pharmaceutical-grade petroleum, which is a milder and non-
comedogenic form of petroleum. Whether you prefer the classic version or this more-
natural take, petroleum-based balm is considered safe by most dermatologists.
List of 20 ways to use for beauty on Lucas Papaw Ointment
1) Highlighter – Dab a little on your brow line, in your cupid’s bow, and on your cheeks
for a gorgeous, glowy effect.
2) Brow tamer – Dip your eye brow brush into balm and use it to groom unruly brows
and keep them in place all day.
3) Flyaway fixer – Warm a tiny bit in your palms and gently spread over flyways to
keep them at bay.
4) Lipstick smudge-proofer – This is an old model secret: apply some product to
teeth, which will prevent lipstick from sticking to them. It instantly safeguards your
smile!
5) Cream-based makeup – Turn any matte shadow into a creamy, dewy color by
adding a bit of balm to it. You can also add a pinch to lipstick on the back of your
hand to mix up a quick cream blush.
6) Hairline protector – Apply to your hairline before dying to prevent color from
staining your skin.
7) Makeup remover – Just ran out of your favorite remover? All-purpose balm is a
great backup. As with any product, avoid getting it in your eyes or nose. (You don’t
want to inhale it!)
8) Treat tattoos – Super-sensitive skin will thank you when you apply a coat to the
surface.
9) Night cream – Heat up your balm slightly and it turns into an excellent night cream.
Microwave in a small bowl for a few seconds.
10) Extend your mani – Massage into nail beds with a week-old manicure to revive your
polish’s color and shine.
11) Gel-esque liner – Mix with your favorite eye shadow and paint on with a liner brush.
12) Stretch mark–reducer – Some swear by petroleum jelly over products like cocoa
butter to reduce the appearance of stretch marks over time with regular use.
13) Self-tanning aid – Massage into skin before your self-tanner to avoid streaks or
those lines of demarcation that appear at the wrists and ankles.
14) Split ends savior – If you can’t get to your stylist for a trim, rub a bit of balm into
your split ends to mask them temporarily.
15) Hand and foot hydrator – It may look silly, but a coat of balm under cotton gloves or
socks while you sleep will give you new skin by morning.
16) Massage oil sub – If you find oils too messy, use balm instead for a moisturizing
and calming effect.
17) Perfume extender – Dab some on your wrists and neck under fragrance to make it
last longer.
18) Cuticle treatment – Just massage in! Dry cuticles and brittle nails will love the
pampering.
19) Chapstick – Generally speaking, petroleum jelly–based balms are the best
chapped-lips remedy on earth. Pick up a little tube to keep in your bag.
20) Shaving gel – In a pinch, coat legs before shaving for a moisturizing barrier to avoid
nicks. You may want to change your blade after, as balm can clog it.