Active skincare ingredients

Papain

Papain is a powerful, naturally derived proteolytic enzyme extracted from the raw fruit of the papaya plant (Carica papaya). Its key cosmetic efficacy lies in its ability to selectively digest dead keratin proteins on the skin’s surface, providing gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation. This leads to immediate improvements in skin texture, radiance, and clarity, making it a highly effective and mild active for formulations targeting dullness, uneven texture, and congested pores.

INCI Name

Papain

CAS No.

9001-73-4

Origin

Extracted from Carica papaya fruit

Appearance

Light yellow to pale beige powder

Enzyme Activity

≥ 1000 U/mg (customizable)

Odor

Mild characteristic fruity scent

Solubility

Easily soluble in water, suitable for aqueous formulations

pH Stability

4.0 – 7.0

Packaging

1kg / 5kg / 25kg foil bags or fiber drums

Direct Factory Supply

Source directly from manufacturer. Zero middlemen margin, guaranteed bulk competitive pricing.

Flexible OEM/ODM

Custom specifications for purity, solvent, and formulation tailored to your requirements.

Stable Supply Chain

Large-scale production lines ensure stable lot-to-lot quality and reliable worldwide delivery.

Strict QA & Certs

ISO, Halal, Kosher, and SC certified manufacturing with batch COA test reports.

The Ultimate 100% Farnesol-Free Papain Enzyme: Custom-Engineered for Extremely Sensitive Skin & Zero Sensitization

Clinically proven to accelerate epidermal desquamation by 35% without disrupting the skin barrier, delivering high-potency proteolytic exfoliation that resolves hyperkeratosis, dullness, and congestion with zero risk of acid-induced chemical burns or systemic sensitization.

In the advanced landscape of clinical exfoliation and dermatological resurfacing, delivering professional-grade cell turnover without the inflammatory “sting” or barrier-compromise associated with AHAs and BHAs is the ultimate formulation challenge. As a specialized high-purity cosmetic active ingredient manufacturer established in 2008, Shaanxi Huatai Bio-Fine Chemicals Co. delivers a premium Papain Enzyme rigorously engineered to ensure ultra-high enzymatic purity and completely remove residual allergen-protein complexes. Built to be 100% farnesol-free, it establishes a flawless safety profile that eradicates the risk of ingredient-induced sensitization. By functioning as a high-potency, selective cysteine protease, this ultra-pure active provides professional-grade keratinolysis, improved penetration of subsequent actives, and profound textural refinement for even the most hyper-reactive, compromised skin.

Unlocking Unmatched Business Value

For Global OEM/ODM Innovators: Achieve ultimate formulation elegance and versatility. Our high-purity Papain is engineered for superior water solubility and optimized enzymatic kinetics, ensuring seamless integration into your high-performance delivery systems, including anhydrous cleansing powders, enzymatic peel-masks, and stabilizing treatment balms. It offers exceptional stability within the optimal pH 5.0–7.0 window, ensuring your R&D teams can deliver consistent, reliable performance across complex multi-active formulations without the pH-related manufacturing friction typical of chemical acid exfoliants. Its refined, odorless, and color-neutral profile guarantees it will never interfere with your brand’s signature product aesthetics.

For High-End Beauty Brands: Elevate your market positioning and clinical claims. This ultra-pure, standardized bioactive is the signature choice for strict “Clean Beauty” mandates and highly tolerable “SOS Emergency Repair” formulations. Empower your brand to market “Professional-Grade Enzymatic Resurfacing,” “Non-Acidic Texture Refinement,” and “Sensitive-Skin Radiance” without the risks linked to synthetic chemical peels. Capture the fierce loyalty of consumers demanding highly potent, non-sensitizing clinical solutions that deliver flawless skin uniformity, instant smoothing, and essential everyday structural safety.

Product Overview & Core Specifications

  • Appearance: Refined, high-purity white crystalline powder (optimized for aesthetic integration)

  • Active Content: Standardized to ultra-high enzymatic activity (verified for maximum proteolytic power and desquamation efficacy)

  • Heavy Metals: < 10 ppm

  • Arsenic: < 1 ppm

  • Recommended Dosage: 0.1% – 1.0% (Highly potent for daily gentle resurfacing or intensive mask protocols)

  • pH Stability: Highly stable across the optimal pH range of 5.0 – 7.0

  • Processing Guidelines: Water-soluble. Readily dissolves into aqueous-phase cool-down steps or serves as the core active in anhydrous powder-to-foam cleansers. Compatible with most cosmetic systems, including chelating agents (EDTA) for enhanced stability.

Ready-to-Use Solutions: The Golden Synergies

Provide your R&D laboratory with an instant blueprint for market success. Our Papain Enzyme acts as a supreme biological “resurfacing engine,” protecting and amplifying the restorative efficacy of companion actives:

  • Papain + Allantoin: The ultimate “Gentle Resurfacing & Soothing” matrix. Combines the targeted proteolytic action of Papain with the tissue-soothing properties of Allantoin to rapidly resolve surface dullness and congestion, neutralizing the inflammatory potential of traditional exfoliation while restoring equilibrium to hyper-reactive skin.

  • Papain + Panthenol: A comprehensive “SOS Barrier-Resurfacing” system. Panthenol floods the stratum corneum with deep, targeted hydration, creating a healthy, non-reactive environment that allows Papain to effectively refine texture without triggering moisture-barrier tightness or reactivity.

  • Papain + Ceramide NP: The absolute structural longevity and “Clean Beauty Defense” complex. While Papain works fundamentally from within to clear the dead-cell barrier, Ceramide NP safely and physically rebuilds the skin’s depleted lipid cement on the surface, ensuring a resilient, smooth, and perfectly defended skin barrier.

Uncompromising Quality Assurance

Formulate with absolute regulatory confidence. We strictly adhere to global cosmetic safety benchmarks, ensuring our active ingredients pass the most stringent toxicological assessments. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility operates under the highest global standards, fully certified by:

  • ISO9001

  • ISO22000

  • COSMOS

  • HALAL

  • IQNET

Every batch is supported by a comprehensive technical dossier to streamline your global compliance, supply chain transparency, and regulatory filing processes.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

QuestionAnswer
What is Papain enzyme and what are its primary benefits in skincare?Papain is a natural proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya. In skincare, it provides gentle exfoliation, removes dead skin cells, and promotes a brighter, smoother complexion. Shaanxi Huatai manufactures high quality Papain to help cosmetic brands formulate effective enzyme peels and skin renewing products.
What is the enzyme activity level and appearance of your Papain raw material?Enzyme activity is critical for product efficacy. Shaanxi Huatai supplies cosmetic grade Papain standardized to precise activity levels based on your formulation needs. Our bulk product appears as a fine white to light yellow powder, ensuring reliable biological activity and formulation consistency for your high end cosmetic lines.
Is your Papain water soluble and how should it be formulated?Yes our Papain exhibits excellent water solubility. The technical formulation team at Shaanxi Huatai recommends incorporating it into the aqueous phase at temperatures below 40 degrees Celsius to maintain maximum enzyme activity in your exfoliating masks, powder cleansers, and peeling gels.
What is the recommended usage rate for Papain in cosmetic products?For daily enzyme cleansers, brightening masks, and gentle exfoliating gels, the recommended usage rate typically ranges from 0.1 to 1.0 percent depending on the required enzyme activity. The technical experts at Shaanxi Huatai can provide precise dosage guidelines tailored to your commercial project requirements.
Why is Papain widely favored over traditional chemical exfoliants for sensitive skin?Papain offers a milder natural alternative to traditional acid exfoliants. It selectively targets and digests dead keratin proteins on the skin surface without penetrating too deeply, making it highly effective without the irritation. Shaanxi Huatai provides high purity active ingredients ideal for crafting gentle skin renewal solutions.
Can Papain be combined with other active ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid or Vitamin C?Absolutely. While formulation pH must be carefully managed, Papain works very well alongside hydrating and brightening actives. The formulation team at Shaanxi Huatai frequently assists global clients in combining our Papain with Hyaluronic Acid or Niacinamide to create comprehensive skin brightening complexes.
Do you provide the Certificate of Analysis COA and MSDS for wholesale bulk orders?Absolute regulatory compliance and strict quality control are our core manufacturing standards. Shaanxi Huatai provides comprehensive batch specific documentation for every wholesale shipment globally including the Certificate of Analysis COA, Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS, and detailed enzyme activity testing reports.
What is your Minimum Order Quantity MOQ and are testing samples available for cosmetic labs?To support independent cosmetic formulation labs and large scale commercial manufacturing facilities alike, Shaanxi Huatai offers a highly accessible MOQ starting at just 1kg. We also gladly provide 10g to 50g free testing samples so your research team can thoroughly evaluate formulation compatibility before ordering in bulk.

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