murphyMalva sylvestris (Mallow) flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA: Common Mallow, Mallow Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Central Asia. Malva sylvestris is a flowering plant from the Malvaceae family native to Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. The extract is produced through solvent extraction of the plant's leaves, flowers, or stems.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as 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
Soothing
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
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 859)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 859)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR