A fruit water from apples, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Pyrus malus fruit water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the apple, Pyrus malus, of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as toners, face mists and other water-based 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 show how concentrated the distillate is. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.