Malva sylvestris (Mallow) leaf extract

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AKA: Common Mallow, Mallow Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf 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
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
Traditional Use
Used in traditional herbalism across Europe and Asia for its mucilaginous compounds to calm irritated skin and reduce inflammation. Documented in ancient Greek and Roman texts as a skin-soothing ingredient.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR