Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract

CAS Number
73049-65-7
Function
Antioxidant; Humectant; Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed by FDA as prohibited or restricted; permitted for cosmetic use. No CIR final report dedicated to Althaea officinalis exists; CIR grouped the related Malva sylvestris family and found it safe as used.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Althaea officinalis flower extract is permitted in both EU and US cosmetics. Formulators should monitor for potential sensitizers if the extract contains traces of cinnamal or other allergens; ensure supplier COA confirms absence of pesticide residues and heavy metals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Althaea officinalis flower extract is permitted in both EU and US cosmetics. Formulators should monitor for potential sensitizers if the extract contains traces of cinnamal or other allergens; ensure supplier COA confirms absence of pesticide residues and heavy metals. The EU classifies Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract functions as: Antioxidant; Humectant; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73049-65-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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