Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Ingredient Facts
Carica papaya (Papaya) fruit extract
Botanical · Skin Conditioning
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
This plant extract gently exfoliates dead skin cells and helps brighten dull complexion. It contains natural enzymes that promote smoother, more radiant skin texture.
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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.
CIR Safety Findings
Phototoxicity Concern
CIR Expert Panel flagged potential phototoxicity
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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: CosIng