Malt Extract
Malt Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin protecting, tonic agent. It is used in 106 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 57 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MALT EXTRACT |
| Function | SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC |
| CAS number | 8002-48-0 |
| EC number | 232-310-9 |
| Prevalence | 106 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 57 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 21.7%Toners 18.9%Serums 14.2%General Moisturizers 11.3%Shampoos 4.7%Wash Off Masks 4.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Malt Extract do in skincare?
- Malt Extract functions as a skin protecting, tonic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Malt Extract allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Malt Extract?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (21.7% of its uses).
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