Malus Domestica Fiber
AKA “Apple Fiber, Malus Domestica Fiber
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Malus domestica fiber
AKA: Apple Fiber
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Apple fruit fiber softens and conditions skin and hair while providing a nourishing, emollient effect. Sourced from the rose family of plants grown in Central Asia.
CAS #
89957-48-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
Apple fruit has been valued in traditional medicine and diet for centuries, but use of apple fiber specifically in cosmetics is a modern application developed for gentle exfoliation and texture.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR