murphyMalva sylvestris (Mallow) leaf extract
AKA: Common Mallow, Mallow Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Central Asia. Derived from the leaves of Malva sylvestris, a plant in the Malvaceae family native to Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. Extracted from dried leaves using solvent extraction methods to isolate the active compounds.
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
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-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