Scientific name: Althaea Officinalis Extract
Classification: Active Ingredient of Plant Origin.
Protective, softening, anti-aging.
Tales from Nature
Common Marshmallow or Althaea Officinalis, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The botanical name for Altea, comes directly from the Greek Althain meaning "to heal." It grows in moist places, along ditches and canals, usually in country areas. It is widespread in much of Europe, North Africa and Asia, as far as central Siberia and Pakistan. The roots have soothing properties, which is why in the past they were given to infants to chew on during the teething period.
Altea root extract contains starch, pectins, mucilage, sugars, fats and tannins. It has various properties, emollient, soothing and protective of mucous membrane and skin. This is why it is also used in sun routine products.
Benefits
Altea Extract obtained from the roots is rich in mucilage and antioxidant substances, which form a protective layer on the skin, resulting in moisturized, protected and softened skin.
In fact, this active ingredient has been shown to protect the skin from damage caused by UVA rays, the main cause of cellular aging.
On the hair, too, it brings numerous benefits; it moisturizes and softens, gives volume and shine, has a detangling effect and soothes an irritated scalp with dandruff. It is an excellent treatment for dry and damaged hair and for curly and frizzy hair. which is why it is often found in sun products hair-specific products such as shampoos and masks.
