Papain Enzymes (50 g)

INCI: Papain

Use Levels: 1.00 - 5.00%
Solubility: Water Soluble
Appearance: Off-White to White Powder
pH (1 in 50 Solution): 4.0 - 6.2

The popularity of natural, holistic skin and hair care treatments has risen exponentially over the years. Aryuvedic lifestyles are becoming more mainstream; and naturalists are frequently using ingredients such as papaya to combat issues associated with problem skin and hair. The natural enzymes in fruit are being utilized in a wide variety of hair and skin care products within the industry.

BENEFITS

The enzymes within fruit as well as virtually all other organisms are natural catalysts (modify or increase the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction) that regulate intrinsic functions such as fruit ripening and color changes in the plants’ leaves. Most enzymes are proteins, which loose functional activity as they denature.

Utilizing enzyme extractions from fruit is not a new practice. The benefits of enzymes have been known and practiced in Aryuvedic medicine as well as folk medicines for centuries. Enzymes in fruit are attributed with having functional properties for cosmetics. Papain in papaya is attributed

with soothing skin irritations and exfoliating dead cells. It is also capable of retaining proteolytic activity over a wide pH range.

Papain will help increase cell renewal. This is important for treating problem skin as excess dead cells trap sebum and dirt on the skin and often clog pores. Proper exfoliation will also help minimize the appearance of fine lines and optimizes translucency to combat dulling effects that occur overtime. Ultimately the protease will leave the skin feeling soft and smooth while creating a rejuvenated aesthetic.

• Product chemical properties:

  Papain Enzyme is a protease that can break down proteins in acidic, neutral and alkaline environments. Under normal circumstances, its appearance is white to light yellow powder, slightly hygroscopic. Papain Enzyme Powder is soluble in water and glycerin. The aqueous solution is colorless or light yellow, sometimes milky white, and is almost insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, chloroform, and ether.The optimal pH of Papain Enzyme Powder is 6 to 7 (generally 3 to 9.5 can be used), and it is effective even in neutral or slightly acidic conditions, and its isoelectric point (pI) is 8.75. The optimal temperature of Papain Enzyme is 55-65°C (usually 10-85°C).