Is Malva Sylvestris Extract safe in cosmetics?
Malva Sylvestris Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Malva Sylvestris Extract
INCI: MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) EXTRACT
Malva Sylvestris Extract (CAS 84082-57-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited or restricted; permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Malva Sylvestris Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
antioxidant
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depigmentation
{"cas_number": "84082-57-5", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Multiple phytocompounds provide tyrosinase inhibition and antioxidant brightening", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reductio…
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)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Malva Sylvestris Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
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 Extract allowed in the EU?
Malva Sylvestris Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Malva Sylvestris Extract do in cosmetics?
Malva Sylvestris Extract functions as: Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-57-5.
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