CDF Papain Enzyme

Why Choose CDF Papain Enzyme Extract?

CDF Papain Enzyme Extract offers a high-activity, standardized papain source tailored for cosmetic and personal care formulations. Compared to many low-activity fruit powders or blended “enzyme complexes,” this material provides a clear, measurable enzyme strength (100,000 U/g), giving formulators better control over performance, consistency and product positioning.

Key Cosmetic Benefits

• Gentle enzymatic exfoliation: Helps loosen and dissolve dead surface proteins without abrasive particles.
• Improved skin texture: Supports a smoother, softer feel and more refined skin appearance with regular use.
• Radiance & clarity: Aids in improving the look of dull or uneven skin tone when combined with a well-balanced routine.
• Supports product aesthetics: Enables “no-scrub” exfoliating cleansers, masks and peels with a more elegant feel.
• Versatile use: Suitable for both facial and body care formats when used appropriately.

Formulation Guidelines

• Add to the cool water phase or during cool-down, ideally below 40 °C, to help protect enzyme activity.
• Recommended finished product pH: generally in the 5.0–7.0 range (extreme pH may reduce activity).
• Avoid prolonged exposure to high heat, strong oxidizing agents, or heavy metal ions that may inactivate the enzyme.
• Can be pre-dispersed in a small amount of water, glycerin, or a water/glycol blend for easier incorporation.
• Always conduct stability and performance testing in the final formula to confirm desired activity and skin feel.

Usage Suggestions

• Leave-on products (serums, creams, lotions): typically 0.1–0.5%, used at the lower end and combined with soothing agents.
• Wash-off products (cleansers, masks, peels): 0.5–2% depending on exposure time, skin type and formula design.
• Consider pairing with hydrating and calming ingredients such as glycerin, panthenol, aloe, beta-glucan or Centella extracts.

Formulation Notes & Safety

• Intended for use in cosmetic and personal care products only.
• As with all exfoliating actives, final products should be patch-tested and used as directed.
• Advise end users to avoid use on broken or irritated skin and to follow local regulatory guidance for exfoliating products.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

CDF Papain Enzyme Extract is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is not a finished product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Formulators are responsible for appropriate stability, compatibility and safety testing in their finished formulations.