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Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

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Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.

Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.

Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.

While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.

The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.

See all 1,005 products with Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Users who like it
87%
Users who avoid it
13%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Papaya Extract
Pawpaw
Papaw

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Makeup
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 55079
INCI Name CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT
EC #  281-675-0
All Functions Skin Conditioning