Ingredient
Hollyhock Flower Extract
INCI name: Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Alcea rosea flower extract
Hollyhock extract
What it is
An extract of hollyhock (Althaea rosea) flowers, traditionally used in skincare as a soothing conditioning ingredient.
How it works
It contributes mucilage-type polysaccharides and plant phenolics to the skin surface that are associated with a soothing, softening after-feel.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.