Is Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (CAS 84082-57-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - the CIR Expert Panel concluded in 2023 that all 8 reviewed Malva sylvestris-derived ingredients are safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-sensitizing.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Astringent
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - specialized bath products - bubble bath
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-57-5.
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