Malus domestica juice
AKA “Apple Juice, Malus Domestica Juice
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Malus domestica juice
AKA: Apple Juice
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Apple juice naturally moisturizes and softens skin and hair. This fruit extract from Central Asia helps restore hydration and leaves a smooth, conditioned finish.
CAS #
89957-48-2
Form
Liquid
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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 juice has been used in traditional folk beauty treatments for centuries due to its mild acids and antioxidants. It became a more standardized cosmetic ingredient in the 20th century for its gentle exfoliating properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR