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Malus domestica stem extract
AKA “Apple Stem Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Malus domestica stem extract
AKA: Apple Stem Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Malus Domestica Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Stem
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
89957-48-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
Apple has traditional use in folk medicine, but stem extracts specifically are a modern botanical innovation developed through plant biotechnology in the late 20th century for anti-aging benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR