What is Papain?

Antistatic

Papain is an antistatic ingredient that keeps hair from flying away.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Antistatic, Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

44 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

Showing 1 to 12.

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ACBYE ENZYME POWDER CLEANSER
Key: Papain (#12 on the ingredient list · 0.3%)
Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture
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claims, checked
Healthy cleansing with plant-derived ingredientsplausible, not tested
Healthy cleansing of dirt and poresplausible, not tested
Type that is not too dry after cleansingplausible, not tested
Granule type that dissolves well in water and is convenient to useplausible, not tested
Granule type mild dead skin cell problematic skin cleanserpartly backed
Soft dead skin cell cleansingpartly backed
Shortening the turnover cycle to healthier skinno supporting source found
Thelavicos
Enzyme Washing Powder
Key: Papain (#1 on the ingredient list), Protease
Official (Korean)
4 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
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claims, checked
Skin low irritation test, judged non-irritatingpartly backed
Clinical study completed on flakes, inflammatory acne and cleansing power improvementno supporting source found
Judged suitable for use on acne-prone skinno supporting source found
A cleanser the whole family can use with confidencenothing specific to check
Isntree
Mugwort Calming Powder Wash
Key: Papain (#6 on the ingredient list), Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Official (Korean)
5 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture
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claims, checked
If you use Mugwort Powder Wash at the deep cleansing step about 1 to 2 times a week, unnecessary flake care is possible along with sebum removal.plausible, not tested
#EnzymePowder #FlakesScrubbedAwaypartly backed
In the case of Mugwort Powder Wash, it is formulated weakly acidic so it can be used gently, but its cleansing power may be somewhat insufficient to remove all makeup products.partly backed
Mugwort Powder Wash contains papain enzyme and is a weakly acidic cleansing product effective at removing unnecessary flakes and impurities, and it is a product you may use every day.overstated
Papain enzyme is contained about 3 times higher than in an ordinary powder wash, so you can feel a smooth skin texture with just one use, and you may also lather it on areas that need flake care, leave it on for 30 seconds and use it as a foam pack.no supporting source found
SKINFOOD
Black Sugar Perfect Enzyme Powder Wash
Key: Papain (#8 on the ingredient list), Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
Official (Korean)
21 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture
Don't count on:
better hydration · less visible pores
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claims, checked
pH 5.8plausible, not tested
'PHA' extracted from milk sugar to help moist peelingplausible, not tested
Hygienic use is possible with a moisture-resistant single-use pouch.plausible, not tested
With Black Sugar and plant-derived enzyme ingredients, RESET skin texture from the cleansing stage !partly backed
Black Sugar rich in moisture and minerals, with papain enzyme, a mild peeling ingredient, added to smoothly remove dead skin cells and impurities piled layer upon layer on the skin.partly backed
5 IN 1 Multi Cleanser enjoyed with a single washpartly backed
Gentle cleansing with creamy foam and weakly acidic formulapartly backed
The creamy foam that softly wraps the skin and the skin-comfortable weakly acidic pH formula deliver a moist finish without tightness.partly backed
Even dead skin cells and impurities piled layer upon layer, cleanly!partly backed
With an *enzyme peeling method that breaks down proteins rather than physical exfoliation, it gently cares for rough skin texture.partly backed
'Fig Extract' containing ficin, a protein-degrading enzymepartly backed
The soft soft~ creamy foam that rises when it touches water gently wraps the face, minimizing skin irritation.partly backed
Powder formula with fine and soft particles that helps low-irritation cleansingpartly backed
Mild peeling with Black Sugar and papain enzyme, without irritation even for sensitive skinoverstated
Moist low-irritation powder wash that even sensitive skin can use without worryoverstated
Dense double cleansing that adsorbs dead skin cells and impurities with rich foamoverstated
Skin's natural smooth new texture awakened by Black Sugar and plant-derived enzymesno supporting source found
Low-irritation peeling, smooth and fine, through the synergy of mineral-rich Black Sugar and papain enzymeno supporting source found
Cleanly removes blackheads and old dead skin cells and delivers hydration with abundant moisture and minerals.no supporting source found
Maintains the oil-moisture balance that can be disrupted after cleansingno supporting source found
Cleansing booster that helps with even cleaner · more thorough cleansing depending on the situationnothing specific to check
HISTOLAB
Soft Deep Cleansing Enzyme Powder Wash
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Papain (#8 on the ingredient list), Bromelain, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Official (Korean)
15 claims, summarized
You can expect:
a smoother skin texture · calmer skin · better hydration
Only partly backed:
less visible pores · less shine
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claims, checked
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety review (yes/no): Not applicablebacked by evidence
Cleansing and exfoliating care at the same timebacked by evidence
Skin soothing action / Allantoin ingredient soothes sensitive skinbacked by evidence
Papain exfoliation carebacked by evidence
Bromelain waste reliefbacked by evidence
Diglycerin moisture supplybacked by evidence
The product you inquired about is not weakly acidic but close to neutral.backed by evidence
Pore waste relief / Relieves waste from skin and pores for a refreshing feelplausible, not tested
Sebum control / Controls oily skin and cares for healthy skinplausible, not tested
For those who want a non-drying and fresh feeling after cleansingplausible, not tested
Dead skin cell care / Fine-particle enzyme powder works to gently care for the skinpartly backed
This non-soap cleanser is gentle for all skin types. It smells lovely and turns the attractive tactile sensation when dampened. This specialized formula will leave your skin feeling soft and silky.partly backed
Corn starch oil·moisture balancepartly backed
For those who want gentle cleansing with low irritationpartly backed
Titanium dioxide skin protectioncontradicted by sources
SKINSIGNAL
PINK CLAY ENZYME CLEANSER
Key: Papain (#9 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Kaolin
Official (Korean)
9 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible pores
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claims, checked
Effect of masking at the same time as cleansingplausible, not tested
Skinsignal Clay Enzyme Cleanser can be used in 3 ways.plausible, not tested
A clay pore cleanser that thoroughly clears out blackheads, sebum, and old dead skin cells to keep pores cleanplausible, not tested
Contains BHA, clinical trial for blackhead removal completed! Achieve glowing skin with the enzyme cleanser!partly backed
Care for blackheads and whiteheads with BHApartly backed
All ingredients naturally derived & EWG grade 1no supporting source found
Clinical trial for blackhead removal completedno supporting source found
Mildly acidic pH5.5 formulano supporting source found
Organic, domestically produced, vegan, no chemical additives, no preservativesno supporting source found
Cell Fusion C
Paha Enzyme Granule Peels Powder
Key: Papain (#9 on the ingredient list), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
✔️ Papaya-derived high-content enzyme powder 4,484ppm contains✔️ Green mineral clay that adsorbs excess sebum and oil✔️ DIY as foam·scrub·mask depending on skin conditionbacked by evidence
CellFusion C | PHA Enzyme Granule Peel Powder. Papaya-derived high-content enzyme and green mineral clay adsorb excess sebum to create a smooth skin texture. Meet a DIY cleansing item that can be used as foam, scrub, or mask depending on skin condition.partly backed
Biodance
Hydro Ceramide Cleansing Powder
Key: Papain (#10 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Ceramide
paparecipe
Tea Tree Control Enzyme Powder Cleanser
Key: Papain (#10 on the ingredient list), Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Gluconolactone
Official (Korean)
6 claims, summarized
You can expect:
a smoother skin texture
Only partly backed:
clearer-looking skin · less shine · calmer skin
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claims, checked
Walnut shell powder that removes old dead skin cellsbacked by evidence
Trouble/sebum control by skin concernplausible, not tested
Starter for skin texture & soothing care & makeup-friendliness through cleansingpartly backed
For all skin types / suitable for acne-prone skinpartly backed
Tea tree leaf extract that helps soothe skinpartly backed
With fine powder particles, meticulouslyoverstated
YUNJAC
YUNJAC Wholegreen Powder Cleanser Foam & Exfoliant
Key: Papain (#10 on the ingredient list), Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
비에이치스토리
Alive Powder Wash
Key: Papain (#11 on the ingredient list), Collagen, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
I'm From
Fig Enzyme Powder Cleanser
Key: Papain (#11 on the ingredient list), Ficin, Protease

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Are the claims about it backed up?

We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.

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Result	Claims
backed by evidence	3 of 11
plausible, not tested	1 of 11
partly backed	2 of 11
overstated	3 of 11
no supporting source found	2 of 11

These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.