Exfoliant
CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT JUICE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Papaya fruit juice — a tropical fruit juice with papain proteolytic enzyme, carotenoids, and vitamin C. Gentle exfoliation with sensitization caveat.
Carica papaya fruit juice is pressed from ripe papaya fruit. It contains papain (a cysteine protease), vitamin C, beta-carotene, and flavonoids, supporting gentle enzymatic exfoliation and antioxidant function. The fruit is food-grade; however, papain is a recognized contact and respiratory allergen (particularly in occupational settings), and latex-fruit cross-reactivity with papaya has been described. EU CosIng lists the ingredient without specific restriction and no GHS hazard class is assigned to the fruit juice, though isolated papain carries GHS respiratory/skin sensitizer classifications.
Skin benefits
- Papain enzyme for gentle exfoliation
- Vitamin C and carotenoids
- Food-grade tropical fruit
Known concerns
- Papain can sensitize (contact allergen)
- Latex cross-reactivity possible
- Enzymatic activity needs formulation care
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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