Corthe Super Enzyme Powder

• Papaya Enzyme — A plant-derived proteolytic enzyme that precisely dissolves the protein bonds holding dead skin cells to the surface — brightening, smoothing, and boosting collagen turnover without the aggression of physical exfoliants or high-strength acids
• Willow Bark Extract — Natural source of salicin providing gentle BHA-adjacent pore-detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefit — clearing congestion and calming the inflammation that drives breakouts throughout the cleanse
• Betaine — A naturally derived humectant that hydrates, strengthens the moisture barrier, and supports even tone throughout enzymatic exfoliation — the reason this cleanser never produces tightness or dryness
• Xylitol — A prebiotic sugar that supports the skin microbiome and provides additional barrier-compatible cleansing and hydration support throughout the powder-to-foam activation
• Plant-Based Surfactant Complex — Gentle, barrier-safe cleansing agents that produce the foam activation without the stripping associated with conventional high-surfactant cleansers

Mix a quarter-sized amount of powder with water (or with your favorite gentle Korean cleanser). Lather into a soft foam. Massage onto damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Use 2–4x per week.

• How is enzyme exfoliation different from acid or physical exfoliation?
  Physical exfoliants use friction — micro-particles or textured surfaces that manually abrade the skin surface. Acid exfoliants dissolve surface cell bonds chemically — effective but potentially irritating at higher concentrations. Enzyme exfoliation is the most selective and gentle of the three — Papain specifically targets the keratin protein in dead skin cells and dissolves only those bonds, leaving healthy living skin cells completely undisturbed. The result is the same surface renewal and brightening benefit with none of the irritation potential of acids or the physical micro-damage of scrubs.
• Can I use this daily?
  Yes — the enzyme concentration and gentle surfactant system are calibrated for daily use on all skin types including sensitive and acne-prone. Many users find it works best as an evening cleanser for consistent nightly exfoliation, or as the second cleanse step in a double cleanse routine. For very sensitive or reactive skin, start with every other day and increase to daily use as tolerated.
• Why powder format?
  Enzymes are inherently unstable in water — a liquid or gel cleanser containing Papain begins losing enzymatic activity from the moment water is introduced during manufacturing. The powder format keeps the enzymes completely dry and stable until the moment of activation — ensuring every use delivers the full enzyme potency the formula was designed to provide. Fresher, more effective, more consistent exfoliation every single time.
• Is this suitable as a double cleanse second step?
  Yes — the powder-to-foam format works excellently as the second cleanse step after a cleansing oil or balm first cleanse. The enzyme action is most effective on clean skin where the first cleanse has already removed makeup and SPF — making the double cleanse routine the optimal context for maximum exfoliation and brightening benefit.