Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract

INCI: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
73049-65-7
Function
Skin Conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no FDA restrictions. Not independently assessed by CIR

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Safety Data

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

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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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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract eu_children_restricted

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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