An extract of papaya fruit fermented by Lactobacillus, listed as an abrasive and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract is an extract of the product obtained by fermenting the fruit of papaya, Carica papaya, with bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus. CosIng lists it as an abrasive, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
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 show the bacterial strain, the fermentation conditions or the content of individual constituents.
Functions
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- 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.