Papawash: The Bestselling Enzyme Powder Featuring Our Proprietary Papain Technology

Creating Beauty for People and the Planet, to Bring More Smiles to the World.

Established in 1985, ESS Co., Ltd. is a cosmetics manufacturer focused on skincare, best known for our flagship enzyme cleanser, Papawash. Our core business centers on enzyme-based beauty methods utilizing plant-derived papain, offering products that combine cleansing with gentle exfoliation. Total sales of Papawash have exceeded 12 million units. Since 2000, we have actively promoted environmental sustainability by adopting refillable containers and FSC-certified paper, aligning product development with our mission to “Create Beauty for People and the Planet.”