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Common Name(s): Althaea rosea callus culture extract,althaea rosea callus culture extract,plant cell biotechnology,in-vitro standardised active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers standardised, quantifiable plant secondary metabolites โ consistent batch-to-batch composition enabling reliable clinical claim substantiation unavailable from field-harvested botanical material.
Why It's Used: In-vitro biotechnology provides pharmaceutical-grade standardisation for cosmetic actives โ eliminating the 3-10ร compositional variation of field-grown plant raw materials.
How It Works: Cell culture under elicitation stress (uv, methyl jasmonate, yeast elicitor) activates secondary metabolite biosynthesis pathways โ producing 2-10ร the active metabolite concentration of field-grown plants in a controlled, pesticide-free environment.
Typically Found In: Premium actives,sustainable beauty
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Biotechnology enables cosmetic use of actives from rare, protected, or slow-growing plants through sustainable in-vitro production without harvesting pressure on wild populations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,althaea rosea callus culture extrac plant cell biotechnology review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22