Ingredient · dataset v56
Protease and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Protein-acting enzyme (EC 3.4.21.62): hydrolyses peptide bonds, no fatty chain; water-soluble protein. Round-1 2b, owner-approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Enzyme
Also listed as
Subtilisin
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Toners
Toners (1)
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Protease trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Protein-acting enzyme (EC 3.4.21.62): hydrolyses peptide bonds, no fatty chain; water-soluble protein. Round-1 2b, owner-approved.
Does Protease feed Malassezia?
No known link: Protease is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.