Common Name(s): Pineapple extract,ananas extract

CAS Number: 90131-32-1

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides bromelain enzymatic exfoliation alongside vitamin c brightening and manganese mineral support.

Why It's Used: Tropical enzyme and vitamin c combination for natural exfoliating and brightening formulations.

How It Works: Bromelain provides cysteine protease enzymatic exfoliation (see bromelain entry). vitamin c and beta-carotene provide antioxidant and brightening activity. manganese supports mnsod antioxidant enzyme activity.

Typically Found In: Natural enzyme peels,tropical brightening formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – enzyme

Secondary Functions: Gentle exfoliation,brightening

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – from ananas comosus fruit

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived (papaya, pineapple) or fermentation-derived.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 2/5 – low to moderate

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Patch test recommended; potential for enzymatic sensitization.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution – potential sensitization

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Safe at cosmetic concentrations. patch test recommended. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Ahas (synergistic),hyaluronic acid,ceramides

Avoid Combining With: High concentrations on sensitive or compromised skin

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Bromelain activity in pineapple extracts is predominantly in the stem (stem bromelain) rather than fruit flesh. fruit extract has lower bromelain activity than stem extract, but provides the complete fruit phytochemical profile including vitamin c and carotenoids not present in isolated stem bromelain.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,cir safety assessment