Marshmallow Root
AKA “Althea, Althaea officinalis, Marsh Mallow”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Marshmallow root
AKA: Althea, Althaea officinalis, Marsh Mallow
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Marshmallow Root is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Root
Form
Powder
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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.
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European and Middle Eastern medicine for over 2,000 years as a soothing and moisturizing ingredient for sensitive skin. Historical herbalists recommended it for wound healing and as a gentle demulcent in skincare preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR