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Exfoliant

Subtilisin

Often labeled as: Bacterial Enzyme

The high-tech bio-exfoliant.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A proteolytic enzyme produced by fermentation. It mimics the skin's natural desquamation (shedding) process more closely than fruit enzymes.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides exceptionally uniform exfoliation and smooths the skin surface.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used in professional-grade "non-acid" peels.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is live bacteria.

The Science

It is a purified protein produced by bacteria; it is completely sterile.