INCI name

CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT

Papaya fruit extract

An extract of papaya fruit used for skin conditioning.

What it is

Carica papaya fruit extract is obtained from the fruit of the papaya tree, Carica papaya. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in face masks, exfoliating and cleansing products, creams and body care.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction solvent or the composition of the extract, which can vary between suppliers.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (63)

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