Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
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Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the flesh of the papaya. It's a skin conditioning agent that carries a mix of bioactives like papain , beta-carotene , and vitamin C . These bioactive compounds give it two main talking points: 1. Papain is a proteolytic enzyme that provides mild exfoliation, helping skin look smoother and more even. 2. The carotenoids and vitamin C provide some antioxidant activity. It's pretty compatible with most ingredients, but just sure to space out enzyme products with strong acids/retinoids to avoid over-doing it. Maximum reported concentration is around 0.1% and most leave-on products use just 0.05%. If you see higher figures like 5-10%, this is usually the pre-diluted material from raw extract suppliers. This ingredient has an assuring safety record and there's a lack of clinical case reports of dermatitis from using it. The only caveat is allergy: patch test if you have a papaya or latex-fruit allergy.
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