Pyrus malus (Apple) peel extract

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AKA: Apple Peel Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Extract
Not Clean
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Fights free radical damage
Traditional Use
Apple peel has been used in traditional folk skincare remedies, particularly valued for its antioxidants and mild acids. Historical European herbalism incorporated apple peel in skincare preparations for its skin-refining properties.
EWG
4
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR