Pyrus malus (Apple) fiber

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Pyrus malus (Apple) fiber 6
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
Pyrus malus (Apple) fiber 7
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Apple Fiber
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, Europe. Apple fruit from Rosaceae family plants, primarily cultivated in Central Asia and Europe. Extracted through mechanical processing and drying of apple pomace fibers.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fiber is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, binding, emulsion stabilising. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
85251-63-4
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Physical Exfoliant
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR