Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract

Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 30 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameALTHAEA OFFICINALIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number73049-65-7
EC number277-254-6
Prevalence30 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 26.7%Toners 10%Eye Moisturizers 6.7%Facial Treatments 6.7%General Moisturizers 6.7%Leave-in Treatments 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract do in skincare?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (26.7% of its uses).

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