Carica papaya (Papaya) fruit water
AKA “Papaya Extract, Papaya Fruit Extract”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Carica papaya (Papaya) fruit water
AKA: Papaya Extract, Papaya Fruit Extract
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Caricaceae
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-30-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Fights Acne
Hydrates and refreshes skin
Reduces signs of aging
Helps fight acne
Causing bacteria
Traditional Use
A water-based extract of papaya traditionally used in Southeast Asian and Caribbean skincare for its gentle enzymatic properties. Used in folk cosmetics to brighten and soften skin without the intensity of direct fruit application.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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
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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