๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ 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.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Calms severe redness, intensely hydrates, and plumps the skin.
๐ก Pro Tip
A fantastic ingredient for healing a broken moisture barrier.
โ๏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The candy was originally made from this root, but today's marshmallows are just gelatin and sugar.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.