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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Often labeled as: Marshmallow Root

The mucilage-rich, ultra-soothing botanical.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the root of the marshmallow plant. It is incredibly rich in mucilage, a thick, syrup-like substance that instantly coats and soothes irritated skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Calms severe redness, intensely hydrates, and plumps the skin.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic ingredient for healing a broken moisture barrier.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is the same as the candy.

The Science

The candy was originally made from this root, but today's marshmallows are just gelatin and sugar. The plant root is a powerful medicinal herb.