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Marshmallow Root Extract
Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractSoothing
Mucilage-rich root extract. Adds slip and surface-soothing feel; gentle on reactive skin.
What it does
Marshmallow root contributes mucilage (a polysaccharide film-forming layer) that adds a soft slip and a calming surface feel. Useful in formulations targeting reactive or dry skin. Generally well tolerated; the evidence is light but the side-effect profile is benign.
Also known as
althaea officinalis
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