Bromelain
AKA “Pineapple protease, bromelin”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Bromelain
AKA: Pineapple protease, Bromelin
Skin Conditioning · Keratolytic · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Rx Active
Skin Conditioner
Enzyme
Clean
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapple juice
CAS #
9001-00-7, 37189-34-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Keratolytic
A pharmaceutical-grade active. These are the heavy hitters — often prescription-strength or regulated for potency.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Supports cell turnover
Unclogs pores
Traditional Use
Extracted from pineapple plants used in tropical regions. Discovered as an enzyme in the 1870s, bromelain was adopted by the cosmetics industry in the late 20th century as a natural exfoliant and anti-inflammatory agent for skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The role of Bromelain and Liposomal Vitamin C in the trea...
Giacomo Buso, Paolo Santini, Francesca Ghirardini, Francesca Cannavacciuolo, Adriana Visonà, Beniamino Zalunardo + 2 more
VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten, 2025
Bromelain
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Bromelain
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Bromelain: Applications, Benefits, and Mechanisms.
Kansakar U, Trimarco V, Manzi MV, Cervi E, Mone P et al.
Nutrients, 2024
Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and...
Nattawut Leelakanok, Arpa Petchsomrit, Thitapa Janurai, Charinrat Saechan, Niti Sunsandee
Nutrition and health, 2023
Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and...
Nattawut Leelakanok, Arpa Petchsomrit, Thitapa Janurai, Charinrat Saechan, Niti Sunsandee
Nutrition and health, 2023
Efficacy and safety of bromelain: A systematic review and...
Nattawut Leelakanok, Arpa Petchsomrit, Thitapa Janurai, Charinrat Saechan, Niti Sunsandee
Nutrition and health, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR