Papaya seed oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids deserve special attention. Apart from that, papaya seed oil also contains a nutritional vitamin E, vitamins C and B, as well as magnesium and potassium.
The papaya seed oil also contains lycopene, which protects against ultraviolet radiation. Moreover, it contains papain, an enzyme that is used to exfoliate the epidermis.