##INCI Name: Papain 

**Purposes:** _Antistatic_ , _Hair-Conditioning Agent_ , _Skin-Conditioning Agent_ 

Papain is an endocytic cysteine protease isolated from papaya latex. Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins and peptides. Using papain in personal care products, can have whitening effects, remove grease, accelerate blood flow, and soften the skin. It is primarily used as a skin and hair conditioning agent.


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We recommend that you check in with your physician to make sure Papain is compatible based on your personal concerns.

is Papain safe during pregnancy?

##Papain References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/9369

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