What it is
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract is derived from the flowers of common mallow, a plant noted for its mucilage and polysaccharide content. In cosmetics it is used for its soft, conditioning, and soothing-feel properties, contributing a gentle, comforting quality to skin-care and sunscreen formulas. It is typically present at low levels as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
Mallow flower extract is generally regarded as gentle and well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. As with any botanical, occasional sensitivity is possible, and mucilage- and sugar-rich extracts depend on adequate preservation in the finished product.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract prepared from the flowers of Malva sylvestris, a mallow plant common across Europe and Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What does mallow flower extract do in sunscreen?
It is used as a soothing, conditioning botanical that adds a soft, comforting feel; it does not provide UV protection.
Is Malva sylvestris suitable for sensitive skin?
It is generally considered a gentle conditioning botanical, though anyone with botanical sensitivities may wish to patch test.