Marshmallow ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is used mainly as a soothing botanical conditioning agent, adding a light film-forming feel and helping reduce the sensation of dryness on skin or hair. It can also support slip and softness in rinse-off and leave-on formulas.
What does Marshmallow do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is used mainly as a soothing botanical conditioning agent, adding a light film-forming feel and helping reduce the sensation of dryness on skin or hair. It can also support slip and softness in rinse-off and leave-on formulas.
Is Marshmallow clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well tolerated and has no major restricted-list friction when it is supplied as a simple plant extract. Sensitivity is uncommon, but the full formula should still be preserved well because water-based botanicals can support microbial growth.
Is Marshmallow sustainable?
This material is plant derived, renewable, and expected to be readily biodegradable. Its sustainability profile depends mostly on farming practices, extraction solvent choice, and whether the supplier uses water, glycerin, or ethanol rather than more intensive solvent systems.
Is Marshmallow COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic standards when produced from permitted botanical raw material and approved extraction solvents. It fits Green Chemistry best when made with low-impact aqueous, glycerin, or ethanol extraction and minimal processing.
How does Marshmallow work chemically?
This material is a hydrophilic botanical extract rich in polysaccharides, including mucilage-like fractions that can form a soft, conditioning film. Typical use levels are often around 0.5% to 5% for commercial extracts, with performance and viscosity contribution depending strongly on extract concentration, solvent base, and preservation system.
Last updated 2026-05-13