Papaya extract is produced from the fruits of Carica papaya.

The 3 proteases in papaya latex (papain, chymopapain and papaya-proteinase III) have proteolytic activity.

• The ability to hydrolyze protein fibers is useful for cosmetic products aimed at weakening body and facial hair.

• Degradation of the keratin in the hair follicle reduces hair shaft diameter and consequently facilitates hair removal.

• Thus, papaya extract is useful to formulate cosmetic depilation products.

• Due to its keratolytic action, papain degrades dead cells in the outermost skin layer, thus improving skin health, hygiene and brightness.

• Topical chymopapain and papain are efficiently used to treat children’s burns and recurrent plantar ulcers in leprosy patients, because they prevent infection and accelerate wound healing.

• Papaya-Extract is recommendable to formulate cosmetic products with the following activities: depilatory, anti-aging, skin cleansing purifying, antiseptic, moisturizing, conditioner and exfoliating.