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Hydrator / Humectant

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Often labeled as: Apple Extract

The hydrating, mildly astringent fruit extract.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the apple fruit. It is rich in natural carbohydrates, proteins, and trace amounts of malic acid, making it an excellent hydrating and skin-conditioning agent.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Hydrates the skin, refines pores gently, and provides a fresh glow.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Provides the benefits of the fruit without the irritation of raw acid.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It acts as an AHA chemical peel.

The Science

The concentration of malic acid in the extract is too low to exfoliate; it functions purely as a humectant.