A vegetable oil pressed from apple seeds, used as an emollient.
What it is
Pyrus malus seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the apple, Pyrus malus (also known as Malus domestica), of the rose family (Rosaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in face oils, creams, hair care products and other oil-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 reveal whether the oil is cold-pressed or refined.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.