IntegriBOTANICAL Papain Powder

INCI: Papain

Use Level: 0.5 - 5% depending on application

Packaging: 1 lb bag

Applications For Use: Anti-Aging, Skin Care, Hair Care, Skin & Hair Conditioning, Color Cosmetics, Sun Care, Body Care, Eye & Lip Care, Clean Beauty, Wellness

Short Description:

IntegriBOTANICAL Papain Powder is an enzyme powder that is found naturally in papaya and is extracted from the fruit. It acts as an exfoliating agent and has been shown to improve the collagen content of the skin.

Papain belongs to a family of proteins related to a wide variety of activities, including endopeptidases or aminopeptidases, with both exopeptidase and endopeptidase activity.

In addition, it has remarkable physical properties for topical formulations as the Papain enzyme is very stable at neutral pH, even at elevated temperatures.

It is an excellent natural vehicle to remove dead skin cells, making it a good agent for a wide variety of exfoliating skin care products, including face scrubs, body cleansers, face masks, and peels.

Description

IntegriBOTANICAL Papain Powder is an enzyme powder that is found naturally in papaya and is extracted from the fruit. It acts as an exfoliating agent and has been shown to improve the collagen content of the skin.

Papain belongs to a family of proteins related to a wide variety of activities, including endopeptidases or aminopeptidases, with both exopeptidase and endopeptidase activity.

In addition, it has remarkable physical properties for topical formulations as the Papain enzyme is very stable at neutral pH, even at elevated temperatures.

It also accelerates the metabolism of epidermal cells by acting as an anti-aging ingredient when applied topically. Papain has been found to help open clogged pores and is effective in treating blemish-prone skin. This enzyme from papaya also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

It is an excellent natural vehicle to remove dead skin cells, making it a good agent for a wide variety of exfoliating skin care products, including face scrubs, body cleansers, face masks, and peels.