Explained
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is from a plant called the Marsh Mallow plant. This plant is indigenous to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an emollient and antioxidant. It helps sooth and soften the skin. When applied to the skin, it blocks enzymes that break down hyaluronic acid.
It's antioxidant properties help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
The marshmallow we eat today is based on an ancient Egyptian dessert made from this plant (Marshmallows do not contain this plant anymore).
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Also known as: Marshmallow Root Extract
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.6% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is most often found as ingredient number 16 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Althaea Officinalis Root Extract the most:
References
Products with Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 54312
- INCI Name: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
- EC #: Â 277-254-6
- All Functions: Skin Conditioning