An aqueous distillate from apples, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Malus domestica fruit water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of the apple, Malus domestica. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, face mists, creams and other fruit-themed 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.
A steam distillate contains only volatile, water-carried compounds, so its composition differs from that of apple juice or an apple extract.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.