murphyMarshmallow Root
AKA: Althea, Althaea officinalis, Marsh Mallow
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Italy. Derived from the root of *Althaea officinalis*, a plant in the Malvaceae family native to Mediterranean regions and cultivated in Italy. Extracted from dried roots through water infusion or solvent extraction to obtain mucilage-rich compounds.
Marshmallow Root is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Root
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR