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Janssen Cosmetics Enzyme Peeling Powder

Name: Enzyme Peeling Powder
Brand: Janssen Cosmetics

Exfoliator with 4 ingredients that contains exfoliants

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What's inside

Ingredients List

Lipase

Skin Conditioning

Protease

Exfoliating

Silica

Abrasive

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Cleansing

Lipase, Protease, Silica, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

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Ingredients Explained

Lipase

Skin Conditioning

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Protease

Exfoliating, Skin Conditioning

Protease is an enzyme that works as a gentle exfoliant by mimicking something your skin already does naturally.

Your skin uses proteolytic enzymes to carry out desquamation; this is the process of shedding dead skin cells from the stratum corneum.

In skincare, proteases act as biological catalysts that mimic this natural desquamation process. You can think of it as giving your skin's own renewal system a nudge.

By breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, proteases help accelerate cell turnover to:

One reason they're becoming a popular AHA alternative is because proteases are considered effective while also being well-tolerated on skin. Because they work at a protein level rather than by lowering the skin pH, they can be a good option for those sensitive to AHAs.

Available in vitro and in vivo studies show positive exfoliant results but clinical (human) trials specifically on enzymatic exfoliation are still limited at this time.

Just one thing worth noting: temperature, pH, and stabilization are important factors that affect enzyme activity. The formulation quality definitely matters with this ingredient.

This ingredient can be either microbial sourced or plant-derived (papain from papaya, bromelain from pineapple).

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Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.

It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.

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Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.

As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.