Papain

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Papain at a Glance

  • An enzyme derived from unripe papaya fruit
  • Works to gently break down surface skin debris
  • Offers an enzymatic alternative to acid exfoliation

What Is Papain?

Papain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya, which works by breaking down proteins on the skin's surface, offering a gentle, enzyme-based approach to smoothing skin texture.

It's included in ASI's Afterwax & IPL Lotion to support gentle post-treatment skin renewal.

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