Althaea Rosea Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Althaea Rosea Extract is the extract of the whole plant Althaea rosea, Malvaceae. (The accepted scientific name for Althaea rosea is Alcea rosea).
What does it do?
Althaea Rosea Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Althaea Rosea 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 Rosea Extract?
Althaea Rosea Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Althaea Rosea Extract is the extract of the whole plant Althaea rosea, Malvaceae. (The accepted scientific name for Althaea rosea is Alcea rosea).
Is Althaea Rosea Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Althaea Rosea Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Althaea Rosea Extract do in cosmetic products?
Althaea Rosea Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 29/03/2019