Our marshmallow plant stem cell extract has a rich composition of phenolics, such as scopoletin and caffeic acid, that together with other actives will have an entourage effect. Scopoletin is phenolic coumarin, well known for its therapeutic, chemoprotective, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and antioxidant effects. Caffeic acid has anti-inflammatory, emollient and anti-ageing properties, prevents photo-ageing and UV induced erythema. We have used subcomponent feeding of the cell cultures, where building blocks of selected precursors were added, to further evolve and strengthen the phytochemical profile. The extract has high concentration of phenolics and has strong anti-oxidative effects.
HISTORICAL USE
Althea officinalis has been used since ancient times to treat inflammation, irritation and for its wound healing activities. Althea comes from the Greek word “to cure” and officinalis means that it is used in medicine. The plant has been described in many historical texts, was used in ancient Egypt for its medicinal properties, and by the ancient Greeks and Romans to treat a broad range of ailments, particularly for its soothing effects. The plant has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and as well as an antibacterial activity.
