Papain
Papain is a skin conditioning and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 59 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, cleanser and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A papaya enzyme. Loosens dead surface skin.
What it does
Contains Papain: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Papain: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Papain: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35846, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Papain
Garnier
masque skinactive
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Microbiome Enzyme Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Papaya Paradise Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Glow Recipe
Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
Performance Wear Liquid Foundation
Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
100% Pure
Pumpkin Enzyme Smoothing Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Pumpkin Enzyme Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Bliss
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, essential oils
L’Oréal
Pure Charcoal Mask
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Texture Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Sensitive pasta de dientes
Lists fragrance
Tula
So Polished
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Strawberry Brightening Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Naturopathica
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Tangerine Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
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