DESCRIPTION: Papain enzyme is a natural enzyme fraction of the papaya plant. It has moisturizing/hydrating and keratolytic activity. Papain helps remove old, dull skin cells and encourages cell regeneration. It helps dispel pimples, helps clean the face, and promotes blood circulation. It makes the skin softer and smoother, treats the harmful effects of sunburn, and helps fortify from sunburn.

Papain enzyme contains alpha phellandrene, alpha terpinene, ascorbic acid, beta carotene, citric acid, cryptoxanthin, glutamic acid, glycine, leucine, lycopene, malic acid, methionine, palmitic acid, papain, thiamin, tryptophan, and valine.

Papain helps skin lightening formulas brightening the skin and softening it. It also helps reduce inflammation and alleviates redness.

BENEFITS

• Regenerating agent
• Anti-oxidant
• Bio-based
• Non-irritating compared to AHAs
• Mild keratolytic
• Skin softening and smoothening
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-ageing
• Antiseptic/anti-microbial
• Supports skin lightening and brightening formulas
• Wound healing support
• Anti-acne

APPLICATION: In creams, lotions, gels, toner, masks, shower gels, face cleansers, cleansing bars.

HOW TO USE

INCI: Papain

Solubility: Water

Use rate: 0.5 – 5.0% (Up to 10% for rinse-off products)

pH Stability: 5.5 – 7.0

Temperature Stability: ≤40°C

Enzyme Activity: 50,000 U/g min

Appearance: Off-white/Beige powder

Storage: Store in a cool, dark, and dry place

TECHNICAL ADVICE

The addition of a chelating agent like EDTA will help keep papain stable from metal ion interference. Refrigeration helps preserve its activity for a longer time (The difference in temperature during transportation does not affect the activity of papain)

Papain enzyme starts to lose its efficacy in contact with water. At room temperature, papain can last up to a year in a water-based formula. In powder foam, it can last longer than that.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.  As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.