Recently, false and destructive comments were made on Facebook accusing Lucas’ Papaw Remedies of using palm oil and glycerin in Lucas’ Papaw Ointment.
This is totally incorrect. Lucas’ Papaw Ointment does not contain and has never contained palm oil or glycerin.
Lucas’ Papaw Remedies prides itself on the quality of ingredients used in Lucas’ Papaw Ointment.
All Lucas Papaw Ointment produced is stringently tested to ensure it is of the highest quality.
Our commitment to quality is total. The manufacturing process is in complete compliance with the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice as administered by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The ointment is prepared in an extremely clean environment to ensure it is free from impurities.
We take great care with the ingredients and manufacturing process we use so that you can trust the Lucas’ Papaw Ointment red tubs and tubes every time!
Carica Papaya 39mg/g Fresh Fermented Fruit
The papaya used in Lucas Papaw Ointment is Queensland grown fresh fruit.
The fruit is received fresh to our factory in Brisbane where we ferment it under strictly controlled conditions. Every item of fruit we use is hand selected. Once the fruit is fermented to just the right level we can use it to make the ointment.
The finished product contains 0.1mg/g of Potassium Sorbate which acts as a preservative.
Base – Carcinogen-Free Pharmaceutical Grade Petroleum Jelly and Wax
Our product does not contain polyplasdone, polyvinylpyrrolidone, talc, shellac, palm oil, glycerin or sodium laurel sulphate.
The base that is used in Lucas Papaw Ointment meets the purity and safety standards of the United States FDA and the European Pharmacopeia.
It is a pharmaceutical grade based that is tested and screened for the level of total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Penreco USP grade Petrolatums are not carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction.
Every delivery we receive is certified to confirm its safety and quality.
Gum Balsam Peru
A minute amount Gum Balsam Peru is used as a perfume in Lucas’ Papaw Ointment.
Quality You Can Count On!
