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Apple extract

CAS 85251-63-4

Also registered as 1 other CAS number

225234-37-7

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Apple extract in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Malus sylvestris flower extract”.

Also known as Malus sylvestris flower extract · Pyrus malus flower extract · Pyrus malus fruit · Pyrus malus fruit extract · Pyrus malus fruit water · Pyrus malus juice

Show all 38 names

Pyrus malus leaf extract · Pyrus malus pectin extract · Pyrus malus peel cera · Pyrus malus peel extract · Pyrus malus pulp extract · Pyrus malus root bark powder · Pyrus malus root extract · Pyrus malus seed extract · Pyrus malus seed oil · Pyrus malus stem extract · Apple seed · pyrus malus fiber · Pyrus malus (apple) fruit · Pyrus malus (apple) seed extract · Apple seed extract · Malus domestica seed · Malus x domestica seed · Malus pumila seed · Pyrus malus (apple ) seed oil · Pyrus malus (apple) flower extract · Pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract · Pyrus malus (apple) fruit water · Pyrus malus (apple) juice · Pyrus malus (apple) leaf extract · Pyrus malus (apple) pectin extract · Pyrus malus (apple) peel extract · Pyrus malus (apple) peel wax · Pyrus malus (apple) pulp extract · Pyrus malus (apple) root bark powder · Pyrus malus (apple) root extract · Pyrus malus (apple) stem extract · Pyrus malus seed

What it does

Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, an emollient and a skin-conditioning agent. Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract is the extract obtained from the flowers of the apple, Malus sylvestris.

  • Antioxidant
  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning
  • Astringent
  • Bleaching
  • Skin protecting
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Apple extract appears in these published regulatory listings.

  • In marketed US drugs

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive16 entries
    • Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract is the extract obtained from the flowers of the apple, Malus sylvestris.Source →
    • Pyrus Malus Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Fruit is the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus PectinExtract is an extract of the pectin of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Peel Cera is a wax obtained from the peel of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Peel Extract is the extract of the peel of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Pulp Extract is the extract of the pulp of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Root Bark Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground root bark of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of thee Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
    • Pyrus Malus Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., RosaceaeSource →
  • USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Softener and conditioner, Antioxidant.Source →
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
  • USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.
    • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Apple extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Apple extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

6 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 2020-03-19

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA National Drug Code Directory

    regulatory · updated 2026-12-31

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Apple extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

2

Typical roles

AntioxidantEmollientSkin conditioningAstringentBleachingSkin protecting
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Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Apple extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

Co-occurrence

Often appears with

Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Apple extract in the catalog.