Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract is an extract of the dried leaves and roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae
What does it do?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root 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 Leaf/root Extract?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract is an extract of the dried leaves and roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae
Is Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract do in cosmetic products?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Althaea Officinalis Leaf/root 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: 15/10/2010