Pyrus malus (Apple) root bark powder

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AKA: Apple Root Bark Powder
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Root Bark Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Root Bark
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
Form
Powder
Functions
Bleaching
Lightens Color
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Lightens skin tone
Traditional Use
Apple root bark has limited documented traditional use in skincare, though it was employed in some European folk medicine traditions for its astringent 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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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