
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Wash with 3 main ingredients
FEATURES
Cleanses skin of dirt and dead skin cells, Helps unclog pores, Imbued with papaya, saffron and sandalwood extract, Relieves dryness and itching, Leaves skin smooth, supple and glowing, Free from parabens, Crafted with premium Japanese ingredients
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Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Dryness Skin ItchingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Ningen Face Wash is made with premium Japanese ingredients. Imbued with papaya, saffron and sandalwood extract, it removes dirt, dead skin cells and unclogs pores. It provides relief from skin conditions such as dryness and skin itching. The formula leaves your skin smooth, supple and glowing.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
papaya-extract,sandalwood-extract,saffron-extract
Key Ingredients
papaya extract, saffron extract, sandalwood extract
Ingredients Details
Papaya Extract
Common Name(s): Papaya extract,papaw extract
CAS Number: 94349-61-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides papain-based enzymatic exfoliation alongside natural vitamin c and carotenoid antioxidants.
Why It's Used: Tropical enzyme exfoliant with natural vitamin c, beta-carotene, and papain for combined brightening and enzymatic renewal.
How It Works: Papain provides keratin-specific enzymatic exfoliation (see papain entry). beta-carotene provides photoprotective antioxidant activity. vitamin c from fresh papaya provides brightening and collagen cofactor activity.
Typically Found In: Tropical enzyme peels,natural brightening masks
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ brightening / tyrosinase inhibitor
Secondary Functions: Melanin inhibition,hyperpigmentation reduction
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from carica papaya fruit
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. use with spf for maximum efficacy. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,vitamin c,alpha-arbutin,tranexamic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Fresh papaya fruit extract contains both functional papain enzyme and ~75mg/100g vitamin c โ more than oranges. processing conditions determine whether both activities are preserved: high-heat processing destroys both, while aqueous cold extraction can retain both, making processing conditions critical for extract bioactivity.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12