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Malva sylvestris (Mallow) oil
AKA “Mallow Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Malva sylvestris (Mallow) oil
AKA: Mallow Oil
Essential Oil · Soothing · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
84082-57-5
Form
Oil
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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
Mallow-infused oils were prepared in traditional herbalism to treat dry, sensitive, and irritated skin. Used as a base for healing salves and emollients in medieval European cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR