Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 329 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number73049-65-7
EC number277-254-6
Prevalence329 products (0.35% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches140

Used in

Serums 9.4%Face Cleansers 9.1%General Moisturizers 7.9%Toners 6.7%Conditioners 4.6%Body Washes 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Althaea Officinalis Root Extract do in skincare?
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Althaea Officinalis 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 Root Extract?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (9.4% of its uses).

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