Protease
Protease is a skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 11 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, exfoliant and mask. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Protease: used to condition skin.
What it does
Contains Protease: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37316, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as proteinase.
Products that contain Protease
Naturium
AHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Laneige
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Conditioning Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Denkmit
Denkmit Geschirr-Reiniger
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DHC
Face Wash Powder
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Powder Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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