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Pyrus malus (Apple) fruit extract
AKA “apple fruit extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Pyrus malus (Apple) fruit extract
AKA: Apple fruit extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 1.0%–1.0%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
85251-63-4
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.
Tightens Pores
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Apples have been used in European folk skincare for centuries due to their mild acidity and nutrients; apple extracts became popular in modern cosmetics in the 20th century for gentle exfoliation and skin toning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1.0%
1.0%
0%1%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: .00001-1
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Photoprotective effects of apple peel nanoparticles.
Bennet D, Kang SC, Gang J, Kim S
International journal of nanomedicine, 2014
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Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Bark Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Carpel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fiber
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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pyrus malus (apple) oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Pectin Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Peel Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Pulp Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Root Bark Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ananas Sativus Pineapple Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fiber
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
pyrus malus (apple) oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Pectin Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Stem Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Germination and adhesion of fungal conidia on polycarbonate membranes and on apple fruit exposed to mycoactive acetate esters.
Filonow AB
Canadian journal of microbiology, 2003
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Cancer chemopreventive potential of apples, apple juice, and apple components.
Gerhauser C
Planta medica, 2008
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Food allergy to apple and specific immunotherapy with birch pollen.
Hansen KS, Khinchi MS, Skov PS, Bindslev-Jensen C, Poulsen LK et al.
Molecular nutrition & food research, 2004
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Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Surface moisture increases microcracking and water vapour permeance of apple fruit skin.
Khanal BP, Imoro Y, Chen YH, Straube J, Knoche M
Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany), 2021
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Surface moisture increases microcracking and water vapour permeance of apple fruit skin.
Khanal BP, Imoro Y, Chen YH, Straube J, Knoche M
Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany), 2021
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Exploring apple pectic polysaccharides: Extraction, characterization, and biological activities - A comprehensive review.
Kumari N, Kumar M, Radha, Rais N, Puri S et al.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2024
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Differential Accumulation of ASSVd Drives Uneven Apple Coloration via Disruption of the Defense-Flavonoid Balance.
Li Z, Pan Y, Meng X, Dai P, Li B et al.
Plant disease, 2026
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Antibacterial effect and mechanism of theaflavin against Listeria monocytogenes and its application on apple skins.
Lin Y, Shen C, Zhao J, Wang C, Obara M et al.
Journal of food science, 2024
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Antimicrobial effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of apple with and without zinc oxide nanoparticles on Streptococcus Mutans.
Mehrabkhani M, Movahhed T, Arefnezhad M, Hamedi S, Faramarzian F
European journal of translational myology, 2023
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An Overview of Apple Varieties and the Importance of Apple Consumption in the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases-A Narrative Review.
Mierczak K, Garus-Pakowska A
Nutrients, 2024
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An Overview of Apple Varieties and the Importance of Apple Consumption in the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases-A Narrative Review.
Mierczak K, Garus-Pakowska A
Nutrients, 2024
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An Overview of Apple Varieties and the Importance of Apple Consumption in the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases-A Narrative Review.
Mierczak K, Garus-Pakowska A
Nutrients, 2024
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Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preserv
Patel M, Khatri A, Khatri R, Sreevallabhan S, Jose S et al.
Cureus, 2025
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Biorevitalizing effect of a novel facial serum containing apple stem cell extract, pro-collagen lipopeptide, creatine, and urea on skin aging signs.
Sanz MT, Campos C, Milani M, Foyaca M, Lamy A et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2016
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Standardized wild apple fruit extract as a bioactive agent in dermocosmetic products for efficacy skin hydration-In vitro and in vivo evaluation.
Stojiljković D, Nešić I, Tadić V, Najman S, Stojanović S
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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Skin Color in Apple Fruit (Malus × domestica): Genetic and Epigenetic Insights.
Wang W, Celton JM, Buck-Sorlin G, Balzergue S, Bucher E et al.
Epigenomes, 2020
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Insights into the aroma profiles and characteristic aroma of 'Honeycrisp' apple (Malus × domestica).
Yan D, Shi J, Ren X, Tao Y, Ma F et al.
Food chemistry, 2020
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR