Carica papaya (Papaya) fruit
AKA “Carica papaya
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Carica papaya (Papaya) fruit
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Caricaceae (Papaya family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-30-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Inflammatory
Brightening
Evens out dull skin tone for a more radiant, lit-from-within look
Traditional Use
Used in traditional medicine across Central and South America, Asia, and Africa for centuries. The fruit and seeds were used to treat digestive issues, parasites, and applied topically for wound healing and skin conditions due to its enzymatic properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Papaya.
, 2006
Papaya.
, 2006
Safety Assessment of <I>Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
carica papaya (papaya) seed oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Carica papaya
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Carica Papaya Papaya Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Fabrication, organoleptic evaluation and in vitro characterization of cream loaded with Carica papaya seed extract.
Sarfraz M, Shabbir K, Adnan Q, Khan HMS, Shirazi JH et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR