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Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae

What does it do?

Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract?

Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae

Is Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract do in cosmetic products?

Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.

What is the CAS number of Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is 73049-65-7.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/11/2011