EWG Safety Score
What Is Bromelain?
Bromelain is a crude extract from the pineapple that contains, among other components, various closely related proteinases, demonstrating skin-soothing activities.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Biotechnology Research International, 2012;2012:976203 Biotechnology Research International, 2012
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Journal of Ethnopharmacology, February-March 1988, issue 2, pages 191-203 Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 1988
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- BROMELAIN
- EC Number
- 232-572-4 / 253-384-9
- Function
- Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning
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