Malva sylvestris (Mallow) oil

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AKA: Common Mallow, Mallow Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
84082-57-5
Form
Oil
Functions
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.
Tightens Pores
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Smoothing
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Mallow-infused oils were prepared in traditional herbalism to treat dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. Used as a base for healing salves and emollients in medieval European cosmetics.
EWG
1
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR