Malus domestica stem extract
AKA “Apple Stem Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Malus domestica stem extract
AKA: Apple Stem Extract
Extract · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Stem
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
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 has traditional use in folk medicine, but stem extracts specifically are a modern botanical innovation developed through plant biotechnology in the late 20th century for anti-aging benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Aging
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR