What it is
Pyrus malus fruit water is the water-based fraction derived from apple fruit and is used as part of the water phase of a formulation. In sunscreens it functions as a conditioning and carrier ingredient that contributes to texture and skin feel. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection on its own.
Safety & warnings
Considered well tolerated and gentle at the levels used in cosmetics, as it is largely water-based. Sensitivity is uncommon, though reactive individuals may patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, the aqueous fraction obtained from the fruit of the apple tree, Pyrus malus.
Questions everyone asks
What is apple fruit water?
It is the aqueous fraction obtained from apple fruit, used as a water-phase conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulas.
Is it a sunscreen active?
No. It is part of the water phase and helps with texture and skin feel; sun protection comes from the product's active filters.