Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
INCI: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Combined leaf/root extracts may have a broader constituent profile; verify absence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids as a general precaution with Malvaceae family members, though A. officinalis is not a primary source.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Combined leaf/root extracts may have a broader constituent profile; verify absence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids as a general precaution with Malvaceae family members, though A. officinalis is not a primary source. The EU classifies Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73049-65-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root 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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