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Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil
AKA “papaya seed oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Carica papaya (Papaya) seed oil
AKA: Papaya seed oil
Oil · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
carica papaya (papaya) seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Caricaceae
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84012-30-6
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Traditional Use
While papaya fruit has a long traditional use, the seed oil is a modern extraction developed for cosmetics. Created to deliver the fruit's natural enzymes and antioxidants in a stable oil format for contemporary skincare applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Papaya.
, 2006
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Papaya.
, 2006
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Safety Assessment of <I>Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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carica papaya (papaya) seed oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Carica papaya
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Carica Papaya Papaya Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Carica papaya (Papaya)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Ferguson P, Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Fabrication, organoleptic evaluation and in vitro characterization of cream loaded with Carica papaya seed extract.
Sarfraz M, Shabbir K, Adnan Q, Khan HMS, Shirazi JH et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR