Pyrus malus (Apple) peel wax

AKA: Apple Peel Wax
Plant-Derived
Wax
Not Clean
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Peel Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as not reported. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
Form
Wax
Functions
Not Reported
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Holds ingredients together
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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