Description

Althaea Rosea Root Extract is derived from the roots of the Althaea rosea plant, commonly known as Hollyhock. This extract is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its soothing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is valued for its ability to enhance skin health and provide relief to sensitive or irritated skin.

Chemical Composition and Structure:
Althaea Rosea Root Extract contains several beneficial compounds, including:

Polysaccharides: Provide excellent hydrating and film-forming properties, helping to retain moisture and create a protective barrier on the skin.
Flavonoids: Offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and reducing inflammation.
Saponins: Contribute to the extract’s soothing and emollient properties, improving skin texture.
Phenolic Compounds: Provide additional antioxidant protection and support overall skin health.
Vitamins: Essential vitamins present in the roots, such as vitamin C, contribute to skin nourishment and regeneration.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a dark or light brown liquid, depending on the concentration and extraction process.
Odor: Natural aroma, slightly earthy or woody, characteristic of Hollyhock roots.
Solubility: Soluble in water and suitable solvents for cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting: The roots of Althaea rosea are collected at the optimal time to ensure maximum concentration of beneficial compounds.
Cleaning and Cutting: The roots are cleaned and cut into small pieces to facilitate extraction.
Extraction: Active compounds are extracted from the roots using appropriate solvents or cold extraction methods.
Filtration: The extract is filtered to remove any residual plant material, resulting in a clear, stable liquid.
Formulation: The final extract is incorporated into various cosmetic and personal care products.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its soothing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skincare: Beneficial for soothing irritated skin, providing deep hydration, and improving overall skin texture.
Haircare: Can be included in hair care products to enhance scalp hydration and support hair health.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The production of Althaea Rosea Root Extract generally has a minimal environmental impact. Sustainable harvesting and processing practices are recommended to further reduce environmental effects.
Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. It is well-tolerated by most skin types. People allergic to plants of the Malvaceae family or with very sensitive skin should be cautious.

INCI:


Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.
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CAS: 90045-76-4 EC number 289-940-2