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2009
I love paw paw ointment but haven’t used it for years. The brand I used to use I found out contained petrochemicals as a base so I stopped using it all together. Recently however a couple of natural brands have popped up and I have been trialling them to see how they compare to the original. Of those natural brands I have done a comparison below and interestingly while I love the Pure Nutraceuticals product which we stock, the Suvana Paw Paw Ointment is really good too. For this reason, you will see it in-store soon! (Ed note: I is now in-store and on-line)
| Brand | Natural/Organic | Ingredients | Product Experience/Rating | Price |
| Lucas Paw Paw Ointment | High concetration of paw paw ointment. A TGA listed product which means the base ingredients aren’t listed on the label | Contains natural paw paw extract in a petroleum jelly base (a petrochemical) |
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$5.95 |
| Pure Nutraceuticals Paw Paw Ointment | Natural with food grade preservative. Contains calendula which is healing and nourishing to the skin. | Vitis Vinifera (Grapeseed) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beeswax, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Paw Paw Ferment, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Coconut Flavour, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Benzyl Alcohol |
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$6.95 |
| Suvana Paw Paw Ointment | Natural with some organic ingredients | Castor seed oil*, beeswax*, coconut oil*, cocoa butter*, papaya extract, honey*, jojoba oil*, vanilla bean oil*, candilia wax, carrot seed oil, stevia extract, vitamin e. * organic ingredients |
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$8.95 |
| Simmons Paw Paw Salve | Natural. Made with 51mg/gram of fresh paw paw. More papaw per volume than other leading brands. | Fermented fresh paw paw fruit, Rhus succedanea wax, glycerine, canola oil, hydrogenated castor oil, beeswax, corn starch. |
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$5.95 |
My video blog about Pure Nutraceuticals Paw Paw Ointment
21 Comments until now
On August 26th, 2009
Katrina Said:
Hmmm I used the Pure Nutraceuticals paw paw ointment and was disappointed. As a lip balm it was useless- in fact it was really drying. And the consistency wasn’t great. Maybe I had a dud batch (note: I didn’t buy it from Vitale!)
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On August 26th, 2009
Katrina Said:
Thanks for the tips Ananda. In years gone by I was also a fan of that product in the red tube/tub but I’m looking for quality alternatives with no petrochemicals – I’ll give your suggestions a try 
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On August 27th, 2009
Jojo Said:
Hi,
I checked up the Suvana Paw Paw Ointment on the internet and found out that it is actually advertised as a lip balm, where as the others are actually all-purpose ointment. Can you still use the Suvana paw paw “lip balm” on cuts and stuff like the other ones?
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On September 4th, 2009
Meagan Said:
Well I just ordered my pure nutraceuticals paw paw so will see how it compares! I’ve always used Lucas Paw Paw, but its a pity about the petrochemicals.
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On September 18th, 2009
Butterfly Said:
Ah.. the debate continues.. our lovely pawpaw!
I too was SHOCKED when I found out about the petroleum base in the Lucas pawpaw… so haven’t used it in years!
I love Calendula/Jojoba and as a homeopath, utilise the vibrational benefits of Arnica (internally).. for wound healing.
I recently purchased the ‘yellow’ Simmons brand pawpaw for my daughter’s bike stack injuries… hmm.. as a vegan, I have aversion to beeswax in so many products..
but as the ingredients are not listed on the tube, I was none the wiser.. till now.. thankyou!
We did find success with straight pawpaw skin and lots of love and reiki.
Blessings
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vitale Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I think homeopathic Arnica is wonderful. Its great to have in the first aid kit of any home. Beeswax is very common in natural products which for vegans like yourself is problematic but there certainly are ranges that are vegan friendly. However, fresh paw paw, love and reiki are your best options currently as all of the brands I reviewed contain beeswax.
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On September 21st, 2009
Sarah Said:
Your skin is absolutely gorgeous in this video!! Do you use mineral makeup?
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vitale Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
Thank you Sarah. Yes I do use mineral makeup – Minerelle brand. I love it and my skin has improved heaps since using it.
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On November 20th, 2009
hannah white Said:
what is the best paw paw oinment for sevre cracked and dry lips ? thank you
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vitale Reply:
November 20th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I think the Suvana is the best because it is thicker (due to the higher content of beeswax) which means it has a great capacity to minimise moisture loss from your lips. With dry lips, the thicker the balm, the better. The Paw Paw content will help to heal your lips but reducing moisture loss is the most important consideration. Also keep in mind your water intake. If you aren’t drinking enough water, then your lips are more likely to be dry.
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On February 10th, 2010
Pearly Said:
Hi, which brand do you think is best for cracked nipples from breastfeeding?
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On February 26th, 2010
Allison McLean Said:
Hi Guys just came across this review of paw paw products. If you are after skin,lip and haircare and you want super fantastic products with high volumes of fresh not fermented papaya, you should try OnlyPapaya. It’s new and its based on new patented technology for preserving the pawpaws attributes. Check out the website or facebook site under OnlyPapaya Cheers Allison
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On March 3rd, 2010
aysha Said:
ive got lucas, simmons and suvana, and i just ordered the nutraceuticals one lol i love lucas the best i dont really mind about petroleum jelly coz it works so i dont care, ive used 2 tubes already, i use it as eye cream and it works realllly well. i mainly use them all as lip balm so simmons isnt good for me, it tastes n smells bitter although does realy smooth my lips. suvana is yummyy honey, but i just cant put down lucas lol! x
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On March 10th, 2010
aysha Said:
*my other comment is above
i recieved the pure nutraceuticals pawpaw, it smells of fake coconut and has gritty waxy bits throughout which dont melt on the skin they crumble abit which isnt nice to use undereyes like Lucas so i just use it on my lips but i really dont like the smell/taste. it moisturises well though, but doesnt stay on 5 minutes!! x
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On May 4th, 2010
Vanessa Said:
Thank you for taking the time out to write this post, i am a lover of paw paw ointment but i wanted a more “healthier” version, no chemicals!
Thanks to your reccomendations i bought and tried many paw paw items (even ones that you haven’t listed!) and i feel much better knowing that what goes on my lips is pure!
xx
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On July 13th, 2010
michelle Said:
I’m furious! Been using lucus for 30 years on my face, my babies butts, insisted they do the same! No ingredients listed on the label!!! Soooh wrong! Class action anybody?
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vitale Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 5:15 am
I know. Sometimes it just makes you want to spit! But know you know, you can now tell people about the really pure products that are about…and while I have listed all the paw paw ointments I know of, there are lots of lovely natural & organic all purpose balms now available from Trilogy to Badger Balms to Pure Nutraceuticals. Even Kit Cosmetics has brought out an organic all purpose balm and the rest of their products are filled with rubbish!
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vitale Reply:
August 26th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Hi Katrina,
Thanks for your comments. I love knowing what people’s experiences are with products – good, bad or indifferent. Can I suggest you try the Suvana version if you want a Paw Paw ointment as it is thicker OR a Badger Lip balm as they have more beeswax and so tend to last longer on your lips. The more waxes in lip balm formulations the longer they last and the more protection they provide. Those based on oils sink into the lips, so provide nourishment but not as much of a protective barrier which may be what happened with the Pure Nutraceuticals. Or maybe it was a dud batch!
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