Ingredient · dataset v56
Althaea Rosea Root Extract and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Root mucilage: acetylated acidic polysaccharides, no C11+ fatty substrate. Botanical-extract rule (non-lipid part).
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical extract
Also listed as
Hollyhock Root Extract
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Toners
Toners (1)
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Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Althaea Rosea Root Extract trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Root mucilage: acetylated acidic polysaccharides, no C11+ fatty substrate. Botanical-extract rule (non-lipid part).
Does Althaea Rosea Root Extract feed Malassezia?
No known link: Althaea Rosea Root Extract is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.