Pyrus malus (Apple) fruit extract

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AKA: Apple fruit extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia. Derived from the fruit of Pyrus malus (apple), a plant in the Rosaceae family native to Central Asia. Extracted from the fruit using solvent extraction methods to obtain the bioactive compounds.
pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
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.
Tightens Pores
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
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 697)
Mixed Sensitization Results
1 study / 1 mixed (CIR 697)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 697)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000002–1%
Rinse-off0.000075–0.75%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR