Aroma)' Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning agent; maintains skin in good condition; mild exfoliating and brightening properties via papain enzyme content
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning agent; maintains skin in good condition; mild exfoliating and brightening properties via papain enzyme content
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning agent; maintains skin in good condition; mild exfoliating and brightening properties via papain enzyme content
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Verdict
CIR Expert Panel (2025) concluded Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is safe in cosmetics at current practices of use and concentration. EWG Skin Deep rates LOW hazard across cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive toxicity, and use restrictions. Minor concern for papain enzyme impurity potential allergenicity.
US Note
No FDA restrictions; used in 172+ cosmetic products per VCRP data; not an OTC drug ingredient
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.