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Is Althaea Officinalis Root Extract vegan?

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

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Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis L.), a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, traditionally used in herbalism.

Also known as Marsh Mallow Root Extract, Marshmallow Root Extract
INCI name Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
CAS number 73049-65-7
EC number 277-254-6
CosIng ID 54312
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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