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Malva sylvestris (Mallow) oil
AKA “Mallow Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Malva sylvestris (Mallow) oil
AKA: Mallow Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
84082-57-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tightens Pores
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Smoothing
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Mallow-infused oils were prepared in traditional herbalism to treat dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. Used as a base for healing salves and emollients in medieval European cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
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
Final Report: Malva sylvestris (Mallow)-Derived Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR