Ingredient

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract

Low risk

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Althaea Rosea Flower Extract (INCI of the same name), obtained specifically from the flowers of the hollyhock plant, which yield a mucilage-rich extract.

What it does — It is commonly used for its soothing, softening feel, with the naturally mucilaginous texture helping skin feel calm and comfortable.

Typical use — Found in calming toners, sheet masks, essences and moisturizers.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin looking for gentle botanical comfort; it pairs well with humectants.

Safety — Rated low risk as a well-tolerated soothing botanical. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test first if you react easily 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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