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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Papaya
Papaya is a fruit which originates from Central America and is currently cultivated in various tropical and subtropical regions. Known by various names, papaya in Mexico, bomb-fruit in Cuba, mamão in Brazil, it is found the whole year round. The papaya tree belongs to the Caricaceae family and the fruit has different sizes, weight, flavor and color depending on the variety to which it belongs. The pulp, soft and aromatic, also varies in color, from pale yellow to red, through various tones from orange to salmon. The skin is generally thin, quite tough, stuck to the pulp, smooth, dark-green in color, which turns yellowish or orangey as the fruit ripens. The shape of the papaya varies according to the species. The Bahia Papaya is elongated like a big pear. The lndian Papaya has ridges along its sides.
When ripe and consumed raw, the papaya is an excellent food source, as the pulp is very rich in nutrients: it contains large quantities of mineral salts (calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium and potassium) and vitamins A and C. ln addition to this, it also contains papain, a proteolytic enzyme important for the healthy functioning of the digestive system. In homemade cosmetic treatments, the pulp of the papaya is used to moisturize and soothe the skin. It unclogs pores and removes excess sebum from the skin that may be making it oily and prone to acne. Papaya can be also used to treat sunburns to soothe irritated skin. Papaya is also used in traditional medicine to even the skin tone by reducing dark spots and blemishes on the skin.
- Functions
FRULIX MAMÃO (Papaya) boasts emollient, moisturizing, nutrient and remineralizing properties and is especially recommended for use in hair-care products, in formulas for the treatment of dry, dyed, and weakened hair. In skin-care products, FRULIX MAMÃO (Papaya) acts as a hydrating, nutritive and protecting agent in creams, lotions and moisturizing face-masks.
Applications & Uses
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Application pH Range
- 4.00 - 11.00
- Applications
FRULIX MAMÃO (Papaya) is a concentrated product and may be used in smaller concentrations than those normally used when making formulas with conventional extract.
- Usage Guidelines
FRULIX MAMÃO (Papaya) is compatible with the most ingredients used in cosmetic formulations for the treatment of skin and hair and may be incorporated directly into the aqueous phase of the formulas, in accordance with the suggestions for concentration in the table below. It is stable at temperatures of up to 90°C, in pH conditions which range from 4.00 to 11.00.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Composition
- Note
VITAMINS* - *Tested after 4 months from manufacturing
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| A. Ascorbic Acid (Vit.C) * | 5.9 | mg/L | — |
| Calcium Content (Mineral Salts) | 99.04 | mg/L | — |
| Copper Content (Mineral Salts) | 2.48 | mg/L | — |
| Iron Content (Mineral Salts) | 9.9 | mg/L | — |
| Magnesium Content (Mineral Salts) | 189.83 | mg/L | — |
| Manganese Content (Mineral Salts) | 0.82 | mg/L | — |
| Potassium Content | 1271.07 | mg/L | — |
| Proteins Content | min. 90.00 | mg/L | — |
| Sodium Content (Mineral Salts) | 338.4 | mg/L | — |
| Zinc Content (Mineral Salts) | 1.65 | mg/L | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Antioxidant Activity
The test for antioxidant activity was carried out in accordance with the Fenton protocol, comparing FRULIX MAMÃO (Papaya) with a saline solution (placebo) and with manitol as a positive control. The graph below shows the antioxidant activity compared to the action of the saline solution.
Inhibition Of Decomposition Of Deoxy-Ribose (Fenton)
FRULIX MAMÃO (Papaya) shows good antioxidant activity when compared to the placebo (78.5%).