This stuff is the shit. I love my Lucas. It is actually quite a trend to carry it around - it's always coming in handy for something. I had an allergic reaction to a product several weeks ago, and my lips started to feel extremely dry. I put my Lucas on continuously, as well as before bed at night. After a few days I noticed my lips had repaired so much. I also tried this with Vaseline, but had no result. I do believe that the Pawpaw concentrate in this is definately healing, but how healing it is - I'm not sure. I had a minor burn several days ago and put Lucas on, it didn't seem to make the burn any less painful though. The packaging isn't fancy, but that is partially the reason that this product is so cheap. We all know how well it works anyway, it has a great reptuation. This is a great product and I will continue to buy it. Hope this review helped, beautyqueens! x

I actually started using this because my boyfriend always keeps a tube on hand for when he gets chapped lips and I have since stolen a tube or 2 off him! I love using it for chapped lips but I also find it amazing on cuticles, especially after a messy manicure I massage a bit onto my cuticles and the overspill just clean peels off. It also helps on excema flareups, sunburn and I've even used it after waxing to soothe the skin. Such a great multipurpose product at a low price

I'm kind of surprised by the cult status this product has acquired despite the fact that it is a petroleum-based product which in effect means it's just glorified Vaseline. For whatever reason, the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia only requires active ingredients for this to be listed which is why many people don't seem to realise this contains petroleum. Anyway, as with any petroleum-based product, it doesn't actually provide any real hydrating benefits, but because it seals in moisture and creates a barrier for the lips, it deceives people into thinking their lips are being moisturised and therefore protected.

I really liked the thickish texture of this ointment which meant it wasn't too slick on my lips. It seemed to do an OK job once applied, but I found that it didn't provide any lasting moisturisation and didn't seem to do anything for my lips. It made sense when I found it was a petroleum product. This isn't as bad as Vaseline due to the presence of paw paw, but it's not as good as a natural alternative either. The best natural alternative to this which also had a higher paw paw content and similar thickish consistency was a product called Simmons Paw Paw Salve which came in a yellow and green label, but is currently no longer in production. I've also tried several other natural paw paw balms/ointments to try and replace Simmons' but they are either not thick enough or don't have enough paw paw in them although they might work for some. The search for a Simmons replacement continues.

As an Aussie, I have been using this product for years. It is a great all round product but I do have issues with its smell. Anyhow, it leaves blackheads around my lip line if i use it as a gloss or balm. I find this product relieves dry lips but not fix them which is what you really want, so i apply a small amount of facial moisturiser first then seal it with pawpaw to stop it rubbing straight off and i think that’s much more effective.
ALSO!!!! Apply it over sunburn generously and the next morning the red will be gone + no pain. THE BEST! Feels really gross yeah but defiantly worth it.
It is very uncommon in Aus to not find someone carrying this product around, its very versitile.

When I was visiting Australia, my face got flaky from the sunscreen I was using. I went looking for a basic face cream and was quickly reminded that things can be significantly more expensive in Oz. Then I saw a tube of Lucas Papaw Ointment, which I had heard of via MUA. It was a decent price and I thought it would be fun to try.
I tried it that night and my face improved greatly. I applied it a few other nights and it completely cleared up the flakes, even as I continued to wear sunscreen. Not only that, but it also healed a spot I had. It was a red mark left after a pimple and it got sort of angry from the sun. The ointment cleared it up completely. Since then I've used it for similar marks and it has reduced the redness.

i love love love this product! i use it as lip gloss and on my eczema if its starting to get itchy. and it makes your lips look lovely in the morning if you put it on overnight! this product is a staple - i have a big jar at home, lots of small tubes throughout my house & car. plus, its a great non-cliche australian present to give as presents to friends/family overseas :) continued >>

I use this for nearly everything and it always works! Lip balm, foot cream (works wonders for preventing blisters on tight shoes), rashes and it even get's rid of my occasional pimple. When I burned myself it reduced the pain, and with insect bites it stops the itchiness.
Highly recommended. I always stock up when it's on sale at the supermarket.

I have extensive eczema on my hands, which has become resistant to steroid cream treatment. I use the steroid cream and it goes away for a day and then is back; emollients, soap substitute and fatty cream are helping but do not seem to be keep it at bay. They also cause stinging and increased inflammation when applied which makes the eczema look worse and feel worse for about hour until it settles down to almost normal looking skin. Recently the eczema has also gradually started to appear in numerous small patches (1-2cm across) on my neck, breasts, the edges of my lips, nostrils, cheeks and chin. After being told not to use steroid cream and with no success from the prescription creams that "work" on my hands, I have picked up various oils and herbal creams in the hope that something will keep it from becoming worse and settle it down. Finally I bought Lucas' papaw ointment. It's amazing - the patches of eczema on my face, lips, neck were gone in the first two to three days I used it. I applied a small amount on the eczema (not all-over) every time I felt my skin getting dry/flaky/itchy/sore/inflamed (as often as 5-6 times a day). Lately, I hardly ever put it on my face as most of those eczema patches are completely gone. I did notice I got a few pimples following use, but that was much more preferable than having what is on my hands on my face. So far it has had little effect on a larger patch of eczema on my chest and the older, treatment resistant eczema on my hands. By 'no effect' I mean the eczema settles down to the consistency of old purplish/thick/shiny scar tissue but becomes a flaming red/cracked/sore mess over the course of a day if I don't keep reapplying constantly - similar to when I use fatty cream or steroid cream. I will persevere, because at least the papaw is not making the eczema sting, more inflamed, or uncontrollably itchy like the application of the steroid cream and fatty cream.

For people complaining about this product containing petroleum jelly: in my own experience, having used both this and vaseline on my lips, paw paw ointment actually softened and moisturised my lips, while vaseline sat on top and did little. I assume that this is attributable to the paw paw product in the product. I use paw paw ointment before bed each night and it keeps my lips soft overnight and also during the day. It looks good as a gloss as well. I would recommend this product to people who have trouble with dry, chapped or flaky lips who need a heavy duty moisturising product.

i cannot live without this baby :) i put it on my lips every night before bed.. ive done this for the past 2-3 years and now i literally cant sleep without it on! it makes my lips really soft and smooth. i also put it on my eyelashes. it works fairly well, the next morning my eyelashes seem more plump and shiny. but be careful as it stings a little if you get it in your eyes. ive also used it as a cheekbone highlighter during winter when my skin needs more of a glow. i use this ointment religiously and will repurchase again and again - ive already done through 2 tubs and 3 tubes of this! :)

I ordered this off of Ebay about 2 weeks ago after seeing the raved reviews on here. I had extremely chapped lips & absoultely nothing was working. My beloved EOS Balm unfortunately wasn't doing the trick this time either. As soon as I got it I used it and my lips immediately felt a lot better. After 2 applications I couldn't believe that my disgustingly extremely chapped lips had healed. Today, a girl I work with had a burn on her finger and asked me if I knew where the first aid kit was for some Neosporin. She had a swollen burn on her finger from touching a 400 degree hot curling iron. I took this out and put it on her burn and about 20 minutes later she came over to show me and tell me how much better it felt. I really like this stuff. It has a weird but good smelling scent to it & I was surprised at how big the tube is. When I received it I did notice that a large portion of the top half of the tube is empty, they deff. dont fill this up. I will re-order it though cause it is pretty amazing and my lips feel like soft baby butt cheeks :) continued >>

Lurve Lucas Pawpaw!!
Use it on my lips, on my cuticles, on dry knees and elbows, on scratches and cuts.
It's also my favourite eye makeup remover. Works wonders for getting waterproof mascaras off. I have really dry lids and traditional eye makeup removers can cause them to shrivel. But a little dab of Lucas Pawpaw takes everything off and keeps them lovely moistured.
It's got no petroleum in it - just fermented pawpaw.
Could not do without this stuff!!
Only thing - the packaging is a bit rubbish. It doesn't fall to bits or anything - but it would be nice if the tube had a nozzle for getting a much smaller amount out.

Today after a day out my lip was dry and cracked and peeling horribly. Normally i'd have to use a wet cloth to scrub all the peels off but since i just got this tube in the post i decided to put it straight on peeling lip (which i'd never done). And after 3 seconds ALL THE PEELS WERE MELTED AWAY! GONE! My lips right now are baby soft and so moisturized i can't stop touching it.
I so wish i'd found this gem earlier. I've tried many (Nivea, Burt's bee, Palmers, Naris, Elizabeth Arden, ... etc) and to be fair they've all worked to a certain degree but none made me feel totally satisfied. I hate it when i apply lipstick just to find my lip peeling.
Haven't tried it on any other part of the body yet but i'm extremely impressed and satisfied so far. My HG lip balm now. Love the tube too since i can squirt out as much as i need and even scrape any unused product back in. If used for lips only this tube will probably last a year!
*UPDATE* and it has great healing ability too. I have a bad habit of unconsciously pulling off the peeling skins on my lip and it would bleed afterward. This Papaw ointment totally heals the wound overnight and there's no trace of it the next morning i can't be more impressed!

What is the point to this "cult" product.
Your fingers end up sticky, it doesnt magically heal things, fluff sticks to it in your handbag, it doesn't even smell nice or have SPF.

I'm a lip balm addict, can't go long without it. And I'm fussy. This stuff is so moisturising and don't even need to apply it that often. I've used it on my nose when I have a cold, on a dried out spot. It smells verm very mild of caramel. Will repurchase for a long time.

I cannot live without pawpaw ointment. It is the BEST lip balm I have ever used,and apply it every night before bed,and wake up to smooth soft lips. I also put some on in the morning while doing my morning routine,and slightly blott it off before my lipstick application. Makes my lips soft and lovely,and they never crack since using this. I also apply some to my lashes each night to keep them soft,strong and moisurised...and it works to keep them lush and healthy!
I keep some in the medicine cabinet too for cuts,grazes,dry skin, eczema outbreaks, bug bites or stings,rashes etc.... This is a tip I learned from working in a medical centre,where the doctors supply cupboard is always home to paw paw ointment for various applications. Great for really dry skin,as sometimes my hands get so dry in cold weather,the skin splits and cracks. Paw paw ointment to the rescue once again! A good heel balm for smoother heels as well.
Arrrggg! Too many applications to mention! Love this Aussie wonder! My HG balm. Better than EA eight hour cream in my opinion,much nicer smell,especially for lip usage,and much much cheaper! Bargain... Love!

Prepare for the Papaw revolution! I tried this from some Aussie friends in September and it's been showing up everywhere since. It's got a lot of petroleum jelly in it, I think, though while the latter leaves a film on my lips that feels like plastic, my Papaw really moisturizes. I've used a lot of different products, including EA eight hour cream and EOS balms. NOTHING comes close to my Papaw.
Amusing story: My Aussie friends were visiting and we went out dancing. And the whole lot of us were on the dance floor, applying Papaw, quite liberally, when we found that UV lights made it light up. Not quite the look we'd been going for :p

BEWARE YOU WILL GET ADDICTED.
Can't get enough of this product!
& definitely cannot live without this product! haha.
it is so good for your lips,! if you have dry lips one application of this can help so much!!
it is also handy on chaffing, burns, dry skin etc. it is cheap & lasts for a long time :)
i NEVER leave home without it! continued >>

I cant say enough about this ointment...i suffer from chronic dry chapped lips and have tried almost every lip treatment...the moment i applied this, my lips were so soft and lipstick glide like a dream :)
My hubby also uses this on his hands, he has extremely dry skin and hates applying any lotion/ cream (Guys!!):)
but he applies this daily and it has done wonders....Its my HG product..... :)

I use this, and will keep buying it, but I can't say I think it's quite as amazing as everyone else seem to! It is very like vaseline, as a number of people have pointed out. I think it does have something extra, hence why I don't just use vaseline, but it's not THAT much better. It's pretty cheap here in New Zealand (possibly the one product that is actually cheaper here!) so it's worth it for the price.
I use this mainly as a lip balm and to rub into very dry skin, like on my feet. Also I sometimes get dry and irritated skin around my eyes (just under the brow) in cold weather - I find it really helps to dab this on. I know you wouldn't normally use something this thick as an eye cream, but I just use a little bit and it doesn't seem to do any harm.
My younger brother was on serious acne medication for a while and found this Lucas Paw Paw the most useful thing for putting on his super dry skin. Not just lips, but whole face.