Is Althaea Officinalis Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
INCI: ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract (CAS 73049-65-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, moisturizing, humectant, skin protecting, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, moisturizing, humectant, skin protecting, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR monograph exists. EMA HMPC 2016 assessment covers oral/mucosal use, not cosmetic dermal application.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Althaea Officinalis Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Althaea Officinalis Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Althaea Officinalis Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Althaea Officinalis Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, moisturizing, humectant, skin protecting, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73049-65-7.
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