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Malva sylvestris (Mallow) leaf powder
AKA “Mallow Leaf Powder”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Malva sylvestris (Mallow) leaf powder
AKA: Mallow Leaf Powder
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Drying + Milling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
84082-57-5
Form
Powder
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Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
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.
Smoothing
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tightens Pores
Softens & Smooths
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Powdered mallow leaf was used in traditional European skincare as a poultice and facial ingredient for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Applied topically in folk medicine to treat eczema and minor skin irritations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR