Enzyme Powder Wash
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A gentle alternative to acids. It uses enzymes to "eat" the glue holding dead skin cells together, leaving skin smooth without the stinging or redness of AHAs. Ideal for sensitive skin that needs surface smoothing without the downtime.
Good for: Exfoliating
A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Good for: Hydrating
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A gentle alternative to acids. It uses enzymes to "eat" the glue holding dead skin cells together, leaving skin smooth without the stinging or redness of AHAs. Ideal for sensitive skin that needs surface smoothing without the downtime.
Del Rosso JQ, Application of Protease Technology in Dermatology: rationale for incorporation into skin care with initial observations on formulations for cleansing, hydration, and restoration of the epidermal permeability barrier, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2013;6(6):14-22
Smith WP et al., Topical proteolytic enzymes affect epidermal and dermal properties, International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2007;29(1):15-21
A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection
Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin
Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains fragrance: FragranceWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains drying alcohol: Alcohol Denat.Worth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains sulfates: Sodium Lauryl SulfateWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
- Contains parabens: MethylparabenNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Zea Mays Starch
- Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Palmitate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Badger Oil
- Maltodextrin
- Papain
- Alcohol Denat.
- Methylparaben
- Fragrance
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