
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Scrub and 3 key ingredients
FEATURES
Gently exfoliates, smoothens, lightens tan from first use, combination of natural skin toning Orange Peel extracts, effective exfoliating Papain, moisturizing Oatmeal for fresh and glowing skin
BEST FOR
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Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Tan Removal Skin Brightening Exfoliation Smooth SkinBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Himalaya Says
Product Description:
Himalaya's Tan Removal Orange Face Scrub gently exfoliates, smoothens, and lightens tan from the very first use. A powerful combination of natural skin toning Orange Peel extracts, the effective exfoliating action of Papain and moisturizing Oatmeal gives fresh and glowing skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
papain,orange-peel,oatmeal
Key Ingredients
Papain,Orange Peel,Oatmeal
Ingredients Details
Oatmeal
Common Name(s): Oatmeal,cosmetic active,established function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, active biological benefit, or formulation function โ at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Oatmeal has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,oatmeal technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Papain
Common Name(s): Carica papaya enzyme,papaya protease
CAS Number: 9001-73-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Gently digests dead keratin proteins for enzymatic exfoliation without acid irritation.
Why It's Used: Gentle enzymatic exfoliant for acid-sensitive skin types requiring exfoliation without ph-dependent aha/bha irritation.
How It Works: Cysteine protease specifically cleaves peptide bonds in keratin proteins at neutral ph, dissolving corneocyte protein bridges without requiring acidic ph. activity is ph- and temperature-dependent (optimal ph 6.5, 37ยฐc). also gently solubilizes sebum plugs.
Typically Found In: Enzyme peels,gentle exfoliants,sensitive skin exfoliants,brightening masks
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ enzyme
Secondary Functions: Protein-specific exfoliation,neutral-ph keratolysis
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10% (active enzyme)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from carica papaya latex
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived (papaya, pineapple) or fermentation-derived.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate; potential sensitization with repeated exposure
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Patch test recommended; potential for enzymatic sensitization.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ potential sensitization
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Latex allergy cross-reactivity possible. avoid high concentrations on compromised skin.
Works Well With: Ahas (synergistic),hyaluronic acid,ceramides
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations on sensitive or compromised skin
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Papain's specificity for peptide bonds at hydrophobic residues (leu, phe, val) in keratin provides preferential digestion of the abundant hydrophobic corneocyte proteins, causing selective dissolution of corneocyte protein bridges without disrupting the non-protein lipid matrix of the stratum corneum.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,enzyme exfoliant review literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12