An extract of apples, used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Malus domestica fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the cultivated apple, Malus domestica, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the apple variety, the extraction method or the solvent.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.