Apple fruit extract with malic acid and polyphenols. Marketing botanical with mild AHA effect and moisturizing action.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
Claimed effects are not clinically confirmed. Safe.
Apple Fruit Extract (Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract) is a water or glycolic extract of apple flesh. Contains malic acid (AHA), quercetin, epicatechin, ascorbic acid at natural concentrations. Where applied. Toners, masks, serums, moisturisers (0.5-3%). Marketed as "natural AHA" and "fruit-extract hydration". Evidence base. Malic acid concentration in the extract is low (usually <0.5% in finished formula) – exfoliating effect is weak. Polyphenols show in vitro antioxidant activity. Few standalone clinical RCTs of apple extract on skin. Safety. Hypoallergenic. Allergic reactions rare. Possible cross-reactivity with birch and alder pollen (oral allergy syndrome) – usually does not extend to topical use. Pregnancy and lactation – safe. Suitable in any product.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
SafeSuitable for
Use with caution
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Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract suits: normal, oily, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
Apple fruit extract with malic acid and polyphenols.
The INCI name is Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract. It may also appear as: Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Apple Fruit Extract, Экстракт плодов яблока.
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