Papaya Renewal Collection: Hype or Not?

Guthy-Renker announced a partnership with dermatologist Susan Evans for a new skin care line called The Papaya Renewal Collection. The key ingredient, papaya, is claimed by Evans to contain enzymes that support natural skin turnover to give a smoother, firmer and suppler appearance. Do you think a papaya-based skin care line is hype, or a great product idea?

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Every good story has a grain of truth.

First, recognize that these products are marketed by the folks that brought you Proacitve.  Like these products or not, the people behind them are Marketing geniuses.  Now about the product you have asked about.  I have never used the product and the website does not disclose what is actually in the product.  Papaya, the fruit, does contain the enzyme Papain.  It is a product used to tenderize meat.  It is also used as a tooth whitener.  Here is the bad... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Papaya Renewal Collection: Hype or Not

Regarding: " Papaya Renewal Collection: Hype or Not?  Guthy-Renker announced a partnership with dermatologist Susan Evans for a new skin care line called The Papaya Renewal Collection. The key ingredient, papaya, is claimed by Evans to contain enzymes that support natural skin turnover to give a smoother, firmer and suppler appearance. Do you think a papaya-based skin care line is hype, or a great product idea?" I think it is a great product/marketing IDEA, especially... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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I love papaya

I have no idea if this is hype or not but since I love this fruit, I will hope there is some actual benefit from it :)
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Papaya Renewal Collection: Hype or Not

Hype is my vote. But if you try this system please blog us the results, your costs, your opinions on it. It seems to good to be true from reading the internet sites and blogs. From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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