murphyMalva sylvestris (Mallow) extract
AKA: Common Mallow, Mallow Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Central Asia. Malva sylvestris leaves are native to the Mediterranean and Central Asian regions within the Malvaceae plant family. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the dried leaves, concentrating bioactive compounds.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, emollient, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Biennial or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-57-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Smoothing
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
moisturizing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR