Althaea officinalis Root Powder

Althaea officinalis Root Powder is a finely milled powder derived from the dried roots of the marshmallow plant, which is exceptionally rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides — primarily pectin, starch, and mucilage — that form a soothing, gel-like film on the skin when hydrated. This mucilage content is what distinguishes it from many other botanical powders, giving it notable soothing, demulcent, and barrier-supporting properties that make it particularly valued in formulations targeting sensitive, irritated, or dry skin. Formulators choose it for its dual role as a natural thickening and skin-conditioning agent, as well as for its clean, organic positioning that appeals to natural and green beauty formulations.