Is Althaea Officinalis Root safe in cosmetics?
Althaea Officinalis Root has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Althaea Officinalis Root
INCI: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT
Althaea Officinalis Root (CAS None assigned — This is a raw/powdered botanical part, not a defined chemical extract) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
None assigned — This is a raw/powdered botanical part, not a defined chemical extract
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Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; GRAS status for food use supports safety. No dedicated CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Althaea Officinalis Root.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Althaea Officinalis Root.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Althaea Officinalis Root allowed in the EU?
Althaea Officinalis Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Althaea Officinalis Root do in cosmetics?
Althaea Officinalis Root functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned — This is a raw/powdered botanical part, not a defined chemical extract.
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