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INCI name

MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT

Common mallow extract

AstringentSkin conditioning – emollientSkin conditioningSmoothingSoothingreviewed

An extract of common mallow with several skin-conditioning functions.

What it is

Malva sylvestris extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of common mallow, Malva sylvestris. CosIng lists it as an astringent, emollient, skin-conditioning, smoothing and soothing ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, toners, cleansers, masks and products for sensitive skin.

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 extraction method, the solvent or the content of individual plant constituents.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
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.
Smoothing
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (12)

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