Formula · 5.2

Brand · 6.1

Aravia Professional · papain · Russia

ARAVIA Professional Enzyme Wash Powder

ARAVIA Professional Enzyme Wash Powder
5.2

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.4Little evidence of effect
  • Completeness for the purpose0.4For “skin texture and pores” — 40 %; without niacinamide, which makes pores less visible; without a retinoid — it renews the skin deeper than acids; could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3), retinoid; a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Tolerance0.9Rinse-off product; debatable groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • sensitive skinstart once a week: the enzyme can sting
  • atopic dermatitisallergic reactions to papain are described — patch test on the inner elbow first
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Bumps and enlarged pores are smoothed by acids (glycolic, lactic, mandelic, PHA, salicylic) — one is enough; niacinamide makes pores less visible, a retinoid renews the skin more deeply. Pores do not “close” — they become less noticeable.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
  • evening
1–2 times a week instead of the usual cleanser, lather in the palms and rinse off
When to expect an effect: smoothness to the touch — after the first washes
What is normal: slight tingling in the first seconds

Ingredients — 6 components · 1 works

What works: 1 of 6 ingredients: papain. Bumps and enlarged pores are smoothed by acids (glycolic, lactic, mandelic, PHA, salicylic) — one is enough; niacinamide makes pores less visible, a retinoid renews the skin more deeply. Pores do not “close” — they become less noticeable.

Strengths: tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: little evidence of effect; completeness for the purpose: for “skin texture and pores” — 40 %

Questions: fragrance and its allergens: fragrance — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

  • Zea Mays (Corn) Starch base: coating, fillers · filler and binder
  • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate base: coating, fillers · a mild anionic surfactant: it foams almost like the sulfates but is tolerated far better. Common in baby products.
  • Papain works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: papain
  • Kaolin base: coating, fillers · white clay, absorbs oil in masks and powders; does not clog pores
  • Maltodextrin base: coating, fillers · carbohydrate filler
  • Parfum questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

ARAVIA Professional Enzyme Wash Powder is a product whose active ingredient is papain. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. There is little evidence of effect: an enzyme from papaya: it breaks the protein bonds between dead skin flakes so they come off more easily during washing; there are almost no measurements of exfoliation on facial skin — it is known from wound care. The formula has 6 ingredients, 1 of which does the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Parfum (the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works). Bumps and enlarged pores are smoothed by acids (glycolic, lactic, mandelic, PHA, salicylic) — one is enough; niacinamide makes pores less visible, a retinoid renews the skin more deeply. Pores do not “close” — they become less noticeable. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults. sensitive skin, atopic dermatitis — ask a doctor. fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: 1–2 times a week instead of the usual cleanser, lather in the palms and rinse off. When to expect an effect: smoothness to the touch — after the first washes. Label score — 5.2 out of 10 (little evidence of effect; for “skin texture and pores” — 40 %; without niacinamide, which makes pores less visible; without a retinoid — it renews the skin deeper than acids; could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3), retinoid; a narrow formula for one purpose; rinse-off product; debatable groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)). Allergic reactions to papain are documented: try the product on the inner elbow before the first wash. Fragrance is present.

Who it does not suit

  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: burning, persistent redness, itching — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Allergic reactions to papain are documented: try the product on the inner elbow before the first wash. Fragrance is present.

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