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Papain

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Papain skin safety dashboard

Papain scores 80/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Papain and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Papain. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Papain clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

Papain has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Papain?

Low Concern

Papain currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Papain safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Papain a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Papain?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Papain, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.Confidence: LowLast reviewed Jul 13, 2026

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

Filorga Lift‑Structure Radiance - contains Papain
65

Filorga Lift‑Structure Radiance

medium

An enzyme derived from papaya that provides gentle exfoliation by breaking down dead skin cells, but can be irritating for very sensitive skin.

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Commonly used with Papain

Ingredients that most often appear alongside Papain in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papain and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Papain. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Papain appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Papain clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Papain has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Papain?
Papain currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Papain safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Papain a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Papain?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Papain, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.