Ingredient

Enzyme Exfoliants

Enzymes from fruit—papain from papaya, bromelain from pineapple—dissolve the bonds holding dead skin cells on the surface, smoothing texture and brightening tone without the stinging or sun sensitivity that acids can cause. They work at the skin's natural pH and are the gentlest exfoliation option for reactive or sensitive skin. No standard percentage appears on packaging; look for papain or bromelain in the first half of the ingredient list, in powder cleansers or wash-off formulas used 2–3 times per week.