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Exfoliant

Mucor Miehei Extract

Often labeled as: Actizyme

The self-neutralizing mushroom enzyme.

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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

An enzyme extracted from a specific mushroom. It mimics the skin's own natural shedding enzyme (Cathepsin D). It only works on the very surface and self-neutralizes before penetrating deeper.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides highly controlled, irritation-free exfoliation and brightens dullness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Because it self-neutralizes, you cannot accidentally over-exfoliate with it.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes fungal infections.

The Science

It is a purified enzyme *from* a fungus, not a living fungal spore.