• Hegz@lemmy.ca
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    8 hours ago

    I’m pretty sure the primary enzymes in saliva are amalyse and lipase. They start to break down starches and fats respective. You’d probably needs something that breaks down protiens to have any effect on your skin.

    Or be mashed into a pulp so the lipase could get to work…

    • Apepollo11@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      FWIW, saliva contains epidermal growth factor, which is actually good for the skin. It’s one of the reasons the insides of our mouths heal so quickly.