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Papaya soap clears my skin but a lot of other users have noticed their skin getting thinner and so do i. how frequent should it be used?

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Dr. William Simon answered

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Exfoliate: Papaya is a digestive enzyme. It helps the skin by defoliating it. Over time it does thin the skin. I would say once weekly would be appropriate. Good luck

Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

Papaya soap clears my skin but a lot of other users have noticed their skin getting thinner and so do i. how frequent should it be used?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Simon answered

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