FICIN (ENZYMATIC PEELING)

FICIN (SpecPure Ficin)
INCI: Ficin
CAS: 9001-33-6
Enzyme concentration: 100,000 U/g

Application

Ficin has a range of beneficial effects on the skin, making it a valuable ingredient in cosmetics.
It is a plant-based enzyme primarily used in exfoliating products, such as facial peels, where it helps to brighten and even out skin tone. It can also be used in day and night creams, as well as hair care products – removing accumulated residues from styling products and leaving hair clean and fresh.

• Enzymatic Peels: Thanks to its ability to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, ficin improves skin texture, leaving it soft and smooth.
• Day and Night Creams: Supports cell renewal, contributing to even skin tone and reducing pigmentation.
• Hair Care Products: Helps to remove accumulated residues from styling products and other cosmetics, leaving hair clean and refreshed.
• Lip Care Products: Due to its food-grade quality, it can be used in lip care products.

Dosage based on the product type:
• 0.01–0.5% (general)
• 0.4% – daily use peels
• 0.1–0.2% – day/night creams

Formulation Tips:
The product is in powder form and is highly soluble in water.
Ficin should be added in the final stage of the cosmetic preparation, at temperatures below 40°C.

Action Description

Ficin is an enzyme that works on the skin in several ways:

• Exfoliating: Gently removes dead skin cells without irritation or damage, promoting cell renewal and improving skin texture.
• Anti-acne and antiseptic: Cleanses pores and helps combat imperfections, reducing blackheads and minimizing the risk of inflammation.
• Brightening: Inhibits melanin production, leading to the reduction of pigmentation and even skin tone.
• Enhancing active ingredient absorption: By removing the dead skin layer, ficin increases skin permeability, allowing better penetration of other active ingredients in cosmetics.
• Soothing: Calms and soothes the skin, reducing redness and irritation.
• Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals, protecting skin cells from oxidative stress and slowing down aging processes.
• Accelerates wound healing and inflammation: Supports skin regeneration processes, promoting faster healing of minor damage and wounds.
• Additionally, it supports cellular metabolism, improving the overall condition of the skin.

Storage Description:

Store in a dry place at room temperature.

Warnings:

Ficin’s action is gentle enough not to cause irritation or damage to the skin, making it suitable for sensitive skin types.