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Althea officinalis (Marshmallow) root extract
AKA “Marshmallow Root Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Althea officinalis (Marshmallow) root extract
AKA: Marshmallow Root Extract
Extract · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Marshmallow root extract gently calms and soothes irritated skin, leaving it feeling soft and comfortable.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Root
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used since ancient Egypt and Greece as a medicinal herb for soothing inflamed skin and wounds. The plant became popular in medieval European herbalism for treating respiratory issues and skin irritation, with the root specifically used in topical preparations for its emollient and demulcent properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR