Pyrus malus (Apple) pectin extract

AKA: Apple Pectin Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, Europe. Apple fruit is sourced from Pyrus malus trees in the Rosaceae family, primarily cultivated in Central Asia and Europe. Pectin is extracted from apple fruit using solvent extraction methods to isolate the polysaccharide compound.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Pectin 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
Best For
General
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
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
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR