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Papain

Korean: 파파인 · Functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our note — storageSensitive to: heat, moisture. Enzymes lose activity with heat and moisture — keep enzyme powders dry and closed.

Products listing Papain

Blithe Anti-Polluaging Pore Cleansing Foam BHA 0.5 Cleanser · $18.00
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Peach & Lily Breakout Banisher Body Lotion Moisturizer · $19.99
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Chasin' Rabbits Butter Grinding Cleansing balm 50ml Cleanser · $22.90
0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Tocobo Cica Calming Powder Wash Cleanser
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
ma:nyo Deep Clear Cleansing Balm Cleanser
0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3
Arencia Deep Water Surge Soothing Cream Serum
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Neogen DERMALOGY PORE ZERO PEELING MOUSSE 3.38 oz / 100ml Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Dr.Melaxin Dubai Peptide Clay Mask Mask · $23.00
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Papa Recipe Eggplant Clearing Powder Cleanser Cleanser · $15.00
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Arencia Eraser Shot Glycolic Acid Exfoliator Toner Toner · $28.00
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mediheal Firming Glow Cleanser Cleanser · $13.20
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel Moisturizer · $14.00
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Face Polisher Toner · $48.00
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Aromatica Glow Vita Powder Wash Orange & Neroli 60g Cleanser · KRW 37.00
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dear, Klairs Green Tea & Enzyme Milky Foaming Wash Cleanser
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dear, Klairs Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash Cleanser
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
By Wishtrend Green Tea (Matcha) & Enzyme Milky Foaming Wash Cleanser
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
By Wishtrend Harsh Exfoliation Survivors Club Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mediheal Hyaluronate Ultra Hydration Cleanser Cleanser · $13.20
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
TIRTIR Hydro Boost Enzyme Powder Wash Cleanser · $1.50
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 5
Peach & Lily Hydrobubble Deep Foam Cleanser Cleanser · $29.00
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Tonymoly I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Powder Cleanser Cleanser
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel Moisturizer
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
Mediheal Madecassoside Moisture Calming Cleanser Cleanser · $13.20
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Also listed as

Papain 파파인

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Papain banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Papain banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Papain allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Papain used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.

What is Papain called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 파파인.

Which K-beauty products contain Papain?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Blithe Anti-Polluaging Pore Cleansing Foam BHA 0.5, Peach & Lily Breakout Banisher Body Lotion, Chasin' Rabbits Butter Grinding Cleansing balm 50ml.

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