Ingredient

Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract

Low risk

FunctionSoothing botanical

What it is — Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract (INCI of the same name) is a marshmallow-plant extract naturally rich in soothing mucilage.

What it does — It is commonly used to help soothe and comfort the skin and scalp, and its mucilage contributes a soft, cushioned, hydrated feel.

Typical use — It appears in calming toners, essences, masks, creams and scalp products as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including sensitive or easily irritated skin; it layers well in gentle routines.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated soothing botanical. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if you tend to react to plant extracts.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated soothing botanical.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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