Bromelain, Which Is Often Called Pineapple Enzyme or Pineapple Extract, Is a Mix of Enzymes Found in Pineapples. It’s So Powerful That It Can Break Down Collagen in Meat, Which Makes It an Excellent Tenderizer (But Also Means You Shouldn’t Let Meat Sit in a Pineapple Marinade for Very Long).

Why Is Bromelain a Useful Skincare Ingredient?

The Ability to Break Down Various Molecules Makes Bromelain Extremely Useful in Skincare.

Is It Safe to Use Fresh Pineapple on Skin Instead of an Extract?

Johnson Sells a Professional Papaya and Pineapple Enzyme Face Mask (Buy from Facial Lounge, $76), but She Says You Can Easily Create Your Own Diy Face Mask. It’s Best to Skip the Fresh Pineapple in a Diy Mask as It Will Likely Be Too Irritating. Instead, Use Equal Parts Fresh Papaya and Filtered, High-Quality Honey. Simply Chop the Papaya, Then Toss It in a Blender with the Honey to Create a Smooth Paste. (The Enzymes in Papaya and Honey Are Also Excellent at Removing Dead Skin Cells.)

Bromelain: Pineapple Enzymes Treat Sunspots

By Sophia Al-Mansoor

• Oct 9, 2026 • 3 min read

Bromelain: Pineapple Enzymes Treat Sunspots

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

If You Have Sensitive or Dry Skin, Treating Sunspots and Roughness Is a Challenge. Exfoliants and Brightening Creams Have a Tendency to Irritate Skin, Leaving Redness and Flakes in Their Wake. but What If There Were a Natural Ingredient That Could Brighten Tone and Even Complexion (Effectively Erasing the Sun Damage of Your 20S and 30S) Without Those Unwanted Side Effects? Enter Pineapple — Or, More Specifically, Bromelain.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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