Papaya Seed Oil
AKA “Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Ingredient Facts
Papaya seed oil
AKA: Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Botanical · Emollient
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
An oil pressed from papaya seeds, rich in fatty acids and enzymes. Used in skincare for its moisturizing and skin-softening properties.
Family
Caricaceae
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng