A protein-splitting enzyme from papaya.
What it is
Papain is a proteolytic (protein-splitting) enzyme obtained from papaya. CosIng lists it as antistatic, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in enzyme peels, cleansing powders, face masks and exfoliating 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.
Enzyme activity depends on the formula and on storage; the label does not show it.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (70)
- Pianka oczyszczająca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Peeling kwasowy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Nawilżająco-rozświetlający zabieg 2-etapowy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Peel E enzymatic peel 100 ml · HDREY
- Kit Smog No More & Daily Defender · Pupa Milano
- Travel Size Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser · BABOR
- Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser · BABOR
- Body butter masło do ciała 150 ml · Swederm
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Peeling enzymatyczny do skóry głowy 125 ml · ONLYBIO
- Trychologiczna kuracja przyspieszająca wzrost włosów · Farmona
- Enzymatyczny peeling oczyszczający do skóry wrażliwej, problematycznej i podrażnionej · Farmona
- Szampon peelingujący z esencją bursztynową i enzymami · Farmona