Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Biennial or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-57-5
Form
Liquid
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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
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Traditional European folk medicine ingredient used to soothe inflamed skin and promote wound healing. The mucilage-rich plant was valued in medieval cosmetics for its softening and anti-irritant properties.