Malvaceae Extract Average Plant extracts No known benefits Malvaceae Extract description Extract from plants of the Malvaceae family, which includes over 1,000 species, found in tropical and temperate regions the world over. Their varying benefits and problems are diverse. Consequently, if “Malvaceae” is present on a cosmetic ingredient label, it is misleading, because each of the 1,000 species has its own pros and cons.