INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Malt Extract
Malt extract is a dark syrup obtained by evaporating an aqueous extract of partially germinated and dried barley (Hordeum vulgare, Gramineae) seeds. It is listed under CAS # 8002-48-0 and EC # 232-310-9. According to CosIng, its official functions are skin protecting and tonic.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
plant-extract● Benefits
Malt extract is recognized for skin-protecting and tonic properties per official CosIng classification. Beyond these two designated functions, the source does not provide further detail on specific clinical or cosmetic benefits.
skin-protectingsoothing
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