Papaya Extract Powder 10% 10 g

Papaya Powder Extract 10% standardized enzyme active for controlled exfoliation and aqueous formulations

Papaya Powder Extract 10% is a spray-dried botanical ingredient derived from Carica papaya fruit, standardized to a defined enzymatic activity level. INCI Carica Papaya Fruit Extract. The material contains papain along with naturally occurring sugars and organic acids, and is used in cosmetic and functional systems where controlled enzymatic performance and stable dispersion in water-based media are required.

What it is and where it is used

Papaya Powder Extract 10% is incorporated into enzyme masks, gel systems, cleansing products, and light emulsions. It is also used in SPA treatments and formulation development where mild surface renewal and improved texture are targeted.

The ingredient is selected for systems that require consistent enzymatic action, uniform distribution, and compatibility with hydrophilic phases.

How it works

Papain acts on protein structures at the surface, enabling controlled enzymatic breakdown. When properly dispersed in the aqueous phase, the extract delivers uniform activity across the formulation.

Associated low-molecular compounds contribute to dispersion behavior and help integrate the ingredient into water-based systems.

Properties

Standardized papain activity
Supports controlled exfoliation processes
Dispersible in aqueous and hydrogel systems
Compatible with humectants and water-soluble actives
Suitable for transparent and gel-based products
Light natural tropical aroma

Applications across industries

In cosmetics it is used in enzyme masks, cleansers, gels, and emulsions
In SPA systems it is applied in enzyme-based treatments
In functional products it is used as a plant-derived enzyme component
In formulation design it is used for controlled surface renewal systems

Behavior in formulation

Papaya Powder Extract 10% disperses in water and does not dissolve in oils. It should be added to the aqueous phase. In oil-containing systems, emulsification is required.

Enzyme stability depends on pH and temperature. Excess heat or extreme pH conditions may reduce activity.

How to use

Introduce into the water phase at the cooling stage
Pre-disperse in glycerin or propanediol for improved wetting
Maintain moderate pH conditions
Avoid prolonged high-temperature exposure

Recommended usage level

0.1 to 1.5 percent for enzyme functionality
Up to 2 percent depending on formulation goals
Adjust according to required activity level

Formulation example

Enzyme gel system with papaya extract

Purified Water — 710 ml
Propanediol — 40 ml
Papaya Powder Extract 10% — 5 g
Aloe Vera Gel — 200 ml
Panthenol — 10 ml
Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin — 5 ml
Tropical Fresh Fragrance Oil — 2 ml

Processing

Papaya Powder Extract 10% is first dispersed in propanediol to ensure proper particle wetting. The dispersion is added to the main water phase during cooling.

Aloe Vera Gel is incorporated to form the gel structure. Panthenol, preservative, and fragrance are added at the final stage.

The formulation is mixed until uniform.

Important considerations

Enzyme performance depends on pH and temperature
Add during cooling to preserve activity
Avoid strong shear after full dispersion
Final system behavior depends on complete formulation design