Explained
These enzymes break down protein into smaller peptides and amino acids. They also encourage the formation of new protein.
The human body contains ~641 protease genes alone.
Protease work by breaking peptide bonds in protein with hydrolysis. This is the process of breaking bonds using water.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found a blend of 3-protease decreases skin inflammation by mitigating the effects of other proteins.
One manufacturer that uses subtilisin, a protease from Bacillus subtilis, claims this ingredient is exfoliating, promotes cell regeneration, and is a good substitute for AHAs. Further research is needed to back up these claims.
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Protease is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.2% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Protease is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Protease the most:
References
Products with Protease
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 37316
- INCI Name: PROTEASE
- EC #: Â 232-642-4
- All Functions: Skin Conditioning
