murphyBromelain
AKA: Pineapple protease, Bromelin
Synthetic
Rx Active
Skin Conditioner
Enzyme
Clean
OriginDerived from pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus), bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme belonging to the cysteine protease family. Produced through fermentation of pineapple plant material or synthesized via recombinant DNA technology in microorganisms.
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapple juice
CAS #
9001-00-7, 37189-34-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Keratolytic
A pharmaceutical-grade active. These are the heavy hitters — often prescription-strength or regulated for potency.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Supports cell turnover
Unclogs pores
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR