murphyMalva sylvestris (Mallow) flower extract
AKA: Common Mallow, Mallow Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Central Asia. Derived from the flowers of Malva sylvestris, a plant in the Malvaceae family native to Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. Extracted from dried flowers using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated plant compounds.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Flower
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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 859)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 859)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 859)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.005–0.1%
Rinse-off0.00012–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR