INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Carica Papaya Fruit Water
Carica Papaya Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the papaya (Carica papaya L., Caricaceae). It is registered under CAS # 84012-30-6 and EC # 281-675-0. According to CosIng, its official function is skin conditioning. It appears as an ingredient across a range of cleansers, toners, sun creams, and serums.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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plant-extract● Benefits
Primarily used as a skin conditioning agent, it helps maintain the skin's appearance and feel. As a papaya-derived distillate, it is commonly featured in brightening and exfoliating product formulations, though the source does not detail specific clinical benefits beyond skin conditioning.
skin-conditioninghydratingbrightening
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