Find out 10 beauty benefits of papaya for skin & hair in this post! 10 Beauty Benefits of Papaya for Skin & Hair 1. Clears System & Skin Papaya is one awesome detox food! Many people add papaya - raw, ripe or even the seeds in their detox diets because it has colon cleansing properties that will sweep out toxins and other gunk stuck to your colon. These toxins, if not gotten rid of fast, may actually pop out of skin as acne! 2. Softens Rough Skin Papaya has a high water content that supplies and seals moisture into dry rough skin patches and soften them. Smear mashed papaya on your elbow, Continue Reading