Carica papaya (Papaya) fruit
AKA: Papaya Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Caricaceae (Papaya family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-30-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Brightening
Traditional Use
Used in traditional medicine across Central and South America, Asia, and Africa for centuries. The fruit and seeds were used to treat digestive issues, parasites, and applied topically for wound healing and skin conditions due to its enzymatic properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR