Pyrus malus (Apple) fruit extract

Pyrus malus (Apple) fruit extract 1
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AKA: Apple fruit extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 1.0%–1.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
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.
Tightens Pores
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Apples have been used in European folk skincare for centuries due to their mild acidity and nutrients; apple extracts became popular in modern cosmetics in the 20th century for gentle exfoliation and skin toning.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1.0%
1.0%
0%1%
Reported use
CIR reported use: .00001-1
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR