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Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

INCI: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
CAS 73049-65-7 EC 277-254-6
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning, soothing; rich in mucilage polysaccharides (up to 35%)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
eu_children_restricted
Verdict

Safe traditional botanical with centuries of documented use; excellent soothing and moisturizing properties.

US Note

FDA: 21 CFR 172.510 permitted flavoring. EMA herbal monograph.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
73049-65-7
EC Number
277-254-6
INCI
ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
Category
other
Updated
Apr 2, 2026