murphyPyrus malus (Apple) seed extract
AKA: Apple Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, Europe. Apple seeds from the Rosaceae family plant, native to Central Asia and cultivated in Europe.
Extracted from seeds using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated plant extract.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed 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
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
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
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 697)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 697)
Skin Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 697)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 697)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR