Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract
PYR
8/10
Concern level
High concern
Botanical extract from apple leaves used mainly as a skin-conditioning ingredient. CIR identifies it as the extract of the leaves of Pyrus malus, and Cosmetics Info/EWG note its cosmetic use as a mild botanical ingredient. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/pyrusm032016final.pdf))
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
HealingSoothing
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.10% - 100.00%CAS Number: 85251-63-1
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone6/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No specific incompatibilities are well established., Use caution with multiple botanicals/fragrance components in highly reactive-skin formulas.
Risks & Warnings
Primary risks are low-level botanical irritation or allergy in very sensitive users. Like many plant extracts, composition can vary with extraction method and plant source, so finished-product testing matters. No specific pregnancy-related concern is established from the available cosmetic safety assessments. ([journals.sagepub.com](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10915818231156873))
Vegan Cruelty-Free
