Althaea Officinalis Root

Althaea Officinalis Root is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 29 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number73049-65-7
EC number277-254-6
Prevalence29 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Wash Off Masks 13.8%Exfoliators 10.3%Face Cleansers 10.3%General Moisturizers 10.3%Conditioners 6.9%Hair Masks 6.9%

Frequently asked

What does Althaea Officinalis Root do in skincare?
Althaea Officinalis Root functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Althaea Officinalis Root 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 Root?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (13.8% of its uses).

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