Gloria V.Verified buyer
United States
Fresh look
I tried papaya soap on a trip and wanted it back. I ordered three more. Thank you, Ruth.
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Ruth's Papaya Brightening Soap Bar · 4 oz
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Brighter, smoother skin by lifting what makes it look dull.
Linda, Barbara and 610 others are loving Papaya Soap
For dull, tired skin on face and body that has lost its glow. Papaya lifts the dullness gently, so skin looks fresh and even.
- Papain lifts the dull layer of dead surface cells
- Rough patches on arms and elbows feel smoother
- Pores look cleaner and skin tone looks fresher
- Hand-cut and cured for six weeks in Ruth's Sacramento kitchen
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60-day money-back promise. Wash with Ruth's Soaps for 60 days. If you are not happy, email Emily and she refunds you in full. Even if the bar is half gone.
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What's inside
Papaya extract, olive oil, coconut oil, glycerin and plant-based sorbitol.
How to use
Lather on damp skin, massage gently on face or body, rinse. Morning or evening.
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Ships free from California in 1 to 2 business days. 60 days to love it or get your money back.
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People like you, holding the real bar
"Out of the shower and I smelled like nothing. Which is exactly what I wanted."
Linda | Retired teacher
"I was skeptical. My wife wasn't. Four weeks later she asks me to order more."
Dennis | Retired electrician
"Came wrapped in paper with a handwritten note. You can tell a person packed it."
Patricia | Grandmother of five
"I tried it on a Tuesday. By Friday my sister asked what I'd changed."
Karen | Bookkeeper
"Unboxing was half the fun. The bars are heavy and smell clean, not perfumed."
Susan | Nurse
"Gym bag staple now. Nothing covers anything up. It just cleans."
Robert | Retired postal worker
"My daughter noticed before I said a word. Ordered six more."
Margaret | Church volunteer
"My grandson picked the wrapper. I'm keeping the soap."
Frances | Great-grandmother
"Thirty years I used drugstore bars. Not going back."
Walter | Retired machinist
"Got two. Gave one to my mom. She called me the next day."
Jessica | Teacher's aide
"Three bars is the sweet spot. Free shipping made it a no-brainer."
Harold | Retired deacon
"The thank-you card in the box made me tear up. Real people."
Denise | Retired librarian
Brighter skin, in about two weeks
2 weeksto see a fresher, brighter look
Daily use on face and body
1 barlasts about four weeks
Used once or twice a day
4.8 · 612 reviews
"My skin looks awake again. Friends keep asking what changed."
Why you'll love it
Three things Papaya Brightening does well
Dull skin looks brighter
Papain, the enzyme in papaya, loosens the layer of dead surface cells that makes skin look tired, so the fresh skin underneath shows.
Rough patches feel smoother
Elbows, arms and the back of the hands lose that rough, dry feel in about two weeks of daily use.
Cleaner-looking pores
Oils and glycerin lift grime without stripping, so skin looks clearer and feels comfortable.
Why it works
An enzyme does the polishing, not a scrub
Dull skin is mostly a buildup of dead cells on the surface. A scrub rubs them off and often irritates. Papain breaks the bonds that hold them there, so they release gently in the lather and the brighter skin underneath shows. Olive oil and glycerin keep the wash comfortable.
- Papain loosens dull surface cells without rubbing
- Rich oils cushion the wash, so no redness
- Fresh, light scent, no synthetic perfume
Real customers
What people say about Papaya
4.8Based on 612 reviews
90% recommend it
Résumé IA des avis
Customers say the papaya bar leaves skin looking fresher and feeling softer within a couple of weeks, with no redness or tightness. They like the gentle, fruity scent. A few did not see a difference, and one order was slow.
Summary of 612 reviews
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Patricia R.Verified buyer
United States
Soft and smooth
I am 61 and wanted something gentle. No redness, no tightness, just clean. Five stars from me.
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Nancy B.Verified buyer
United States
Fresh look
I tried papaya soap on a trip and wanted it back. I ordered three more. Packaged beautifully.
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Beverly X.Verified buyer
United States
Gentle brightening
My sister swore by it, so I tried. I notice the difference in photos.
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Margaret H.Verified buyer
United States
No more redness
The back of my arms always felt rough. It rinses clean and the scent is lovely. Thank you, Ruth.
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From Ruth
The bar I washed my face with for thirty years
Papaya was the second recipe I ever made, after my mother's persimmon. A customer asked me for something brighter for her face and I tried papaya from my neighbor's yard.
I used it myself every day. At 78 people still ask me what I do for my skin. I tell them: soap, and a little patience.
Ruth, 78, Sacramento
Even if the bar is half used
The 60-day money-back promise
Wash with Ruth's Soaps for 60 days. If you are not happy for any reason, email Emily and she refunds you in full.
- No questions asked. Refunded within 3 business days
- Keep the bar. Nothing to send back
- A real person. Emily answers every message herself
Questions
Ruth and Emily answer
Still wondering about something? Email Emily at [email protected]. She writes back herself, usually the same day.
Choose my barsCan I use it on my face?
Yes. Many customers use it on face and body. Avoid the eye area and rinse well.
Will it dry me out?
No. It is made with olive and coconut oil and glycerin. If you have very dry skin, use it once a day.
Does it smell like papaya?
A light, soft fruity scent that disappears quickly after rinsing.
How long does one bar last?
About four weeks of daily use for one person, longer if you keep the bar dry between washes on the soap dish.
When will my order arrive?
Orders ship from California in 1 to 2 business days and arrive in 3 to 5 business days anywhere in the US. Shipping is always free.
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