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MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER EXTRACT

MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER EXTRACT

MAL
8/10
Concern level
High concern

Botanical extract from the flowers of common mallow (Malva sylvestris). It is used in skincare primarily as a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient rich in mucilage-like polysaccharides and flavonoids. The extract is valued for its softening, calming, and comfort-supporting profile, especially in gentle and sensitive-skin formulas.

Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range
4.00 - 7.00
CAS Number: 84082-57-5

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin9/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific ingredient interactions are well established for the extract itself. In very low-pH or high-alkaline systems, botanical stability may be reduced.

Risks & Warnings

Low overall risk. As with most plant extracts, there is a small possibility of allergy or irritation, especially in people sensitive to botanical ingredients. Product-level irritation may also come from the solvent, preservative system, or high total botanical load.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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