True Marshmallow
Marschmellow is part of the Malvaceae family and is native to Europe, Central Russia, Western Asia and Northern Africa. It has a strong soothing effect and ability to coat the skin with a protective layer, thanks to the mucilage contained in it. Skin becomes soft, smooth, is healed and calmed, and benefits from the anti-inflammatory effects of the plant. Allergy suffers tolerates the active ingredients well.
Cosmetic properties:
- soothing, healing, calming & anti-inflammatory effects, suitable for allergy suffers
- coats the skin, making it soft and smooths dry & irritated skin
see Heike Käser 2010, "Naturkosmetische Rohstoffe", Linz, Verlag Freya, 3. Edition 2012