Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract

PYR

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Botanical solvent extract from apple fruit used primarily as a skin-conditioning ingredient; it may also contribute mild antioxidant, soothing, and freshening effects depending on the extraction medium and phytochemical profile. CIR reviews apple-derived ingredients as safe in current cosmetic use practices, and COSMILE lists this ingredient as a skin-conditioning extract. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/13485/pyrus-malus-fruit-extract))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

HealingMoisturizingSoothing

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 85251-63-4

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin5/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: may be less suitable in formulas already high in exfoliating acids or low-pH actives, use caution when combined with fragrance or other botanicals in very sensitive skin, no specific drug-like interactions are established for topical cosmetic use

Risks & Warnings

Main concerns are low-level irritation or sensitization in very reactive users, especially if the extract is part of a formula that also contains acids, fragrance, or preserved botanical complexes. As with most botanical extracts, composition can vary by raw material and extraction solvent, so tolerability is product-specific. ([journals.sagepub.com](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10915818231156873))

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