Marshmallow Root Powder

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Althaea officinalis

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Marshmallow Root Powder

Directions:


STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

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Average Customer Rating:

(11 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Taneka • District of Columbia Date Submitted:  10/18/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"great!" COMMENTS:  This root is an excellent product for hair products! Awesome slip and detangler. A must have for hair products. PRODUCT USED IN:   Hair Care

Brooke • Ohio Date Submitted:  08/05/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Great De-tangler" COMMENTS:  This is a great de-tangler, but my only product is it does discolor your product. Not hugely, but you can tell it is there...kind of brings a dullness to micas. I still use it though. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shampoo Bars

Amanda • Louisiana Date Submitted:  09/03/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Works great in conditioner" COMMENTS:  This is a must have for making conditioner. Helps with tangles and I can use in Shampoo bars and Conditioning Bars, to regular conditioner. Love this stuff!! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shave Shampoo THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Everything • The price is steep ..

elton • Arizona Date Submitted:  04/10/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Excellent quality" COMMENTS:  This is the best Marshmallow root powder i have purchased! I won't buy it from anywhere else! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shampoo Bars, Hair Care

victorea • Michigan Date Submitted:  03/07/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"love" COMMENTS:  I love this herb and my clients loved it as well in a shampoo and conditioner. will make a hair oil with it soon PRODUCT USED IN:   Hair Care

REDOLENT • Louisiana Date Submitted:  01/10/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Whipped Body Butter" COMMENTS:  I made some whipped body butter for my Husband and added this in to see what effect it gives. It gave a silky effect on the skin. I am pretty sure it was this powder as I used this in the place of Tapioca Starch. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Jamie • Texas Date Submitted:  12/26/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Great product" COMMENTS:  Use this in my shampoo and conditioner and love it. Helps to leave it tangle free as well as light weight and soft. Won't make them without it ever again! PRODUCT USED IN:   Hair Care

Nancy • Iowa Date Submitted:  10/01/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"horse tail detangler" COMMENTS:  Loooove this for my detangler! Ive searched a long time to find a natural product that will detangle and is NOT a silicone product! I cant believe how well it works-amazing stuff! PRODUCT USED IN:   Pet Care

Beverly • Michigan Date Submitted:  09/21/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Protective and natural " COMMENTS:  I use this in a body cream I make for those with really sensitive skin, red, raw, etc. It works fabulous! Has a really strong natural odor. I end up having to use fragrance oil to cover it up. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

TABITHA • North Carolina Date Submitted:  02/01/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Great!" COMMENTS:  This powder has the perfect slip when incorporated into water for natural detangling products!! Love it! PRODUCT USED IN:   Hair Care

brett • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  01/21/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"I can't believe this has no reviews!" COMMENTS:  I was thrilled that you stock Marshmallow Root in powder form. Not many people are aware of it's awesomeness! Not only is it great for sensitive skin and Eczema (because it provides a protective, mucus layer) but it's amazing for hair!!! Just make a Marshmallow Root tea and spray on your hair! INSTANT all natural detangler. I'm excited to use this in my shampoo bars and I'm hoping it has the same effect!!! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care

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"Hello, can Marshmallow work as a detangling spray for hair?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jaz   |   January 17, 2023 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Marshmallow Root Powder is a popular ingredient in detangling products. If you want to use it in a spray, you will need to test the sprayer for compatibility and ensure your formula does not clump.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2023 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used in Melt and Pour Soap - If so what percentage amount - how would it be added?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Linda   |   September 05, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes this can be used in MP soap. You should add to to a small amount of soap or glycerin, mix thoroughly, then add to the whole batch of melted soap. You can start at 1-3%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 28, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this vegan?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Andrea    |   June 22, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer While there are no known animal products in this ingredient, we are not a vegan certified facility.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 25, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this be considered Marshmallow Root Extract?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jason   |   March 15, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer No, this is marshmallow root ground up into a powder.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 18, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this mix with glycerin to add to an oil based product?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: monica   |   March 14, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This can be added straight to oil to be infused. Adding to glycerin first causes separation when added to oil.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 15, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"what is the % of use recommended in a formula? 0.5% 5%?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Elizabeth   |   February 27, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, it can be used anywhere from 0.5-5%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 01, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be added with other powders to create an oil infusion?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: MONIQUE   |   January 29, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be used to make an oil infusion with other powders.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 29, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this powder be added directly into a shampoo bar formulation without infusion?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Joy   |   December 06, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This product should be infused but you can just mix the powder into a small amount of warm water and mix until it becomes a paste. Then, blend into the product with a wire whisk until incorporated.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 08, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I want to add this to HP soap. I am assuming this would have to be hydrated (or infused). What ratios should this used to do this and how much of the solution should be incorporated in a one pound batch of soap?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: gail   |   November 30, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This does work best when infused, however we do not have suggested ratios. This is something you will have to test and formulate on your own.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 30, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I'd like to use this powder in a conditioner that I'd like to make. Can I just add this to the water phase or does this need to be infused into one of the oils and sifted out prior to using it?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Shatory   |   May 17, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This product can be infused but you can just mix the powder into a small amount of warm water and mix until it becomes a paste. Then, blend into the product with a wire whisk until incorporated.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 18, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi! I just submitted a question asking if this item would clog the fine mist sprayer when used for (in) a hair detangler....but did not mention that I mixed it into some liquids to make a detangling spray and noticed that the powder does not dissolve completely (tiny visible specks). Thanks!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Dianna   |   March 31, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The powder will not completely dissolve. The product will probably also need to be shaken as this will settle. This is best used in a hair conditioning product that can be applied and then rinsed off.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 01, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi there, For a leave-in hair detangler, is this item ok to use with the fine-mist sprayer or would it clog it up? Thank you!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Dianna   |   March 31, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We would not recommend using this in a fine-mist sprayer. It will likely clog.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 01, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this soluble in oil or water? I'd like to use it in a cream/lotion recipe and a face serum recipe and not sure if it should be added directly to oils or water, or if an infusion must first be made." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Misty   |   March 09, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This powder is soluble in water. It is recommended to add to a small amount of liquid and mix thoroughly. Then add into your larger batch to help prevent clumping.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 10, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I use this in bubble bars bath bombs and salts? If so what percentage is recommended " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Otara   |   August 12, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The marshmallow root powder can be used to any of these products. You will have to test to see how much to add to each. We would recommend starting out with .5-1% and increasing as desired.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 13, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be added in a small amount directly to a lotion recipe?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rebecca   |   March 21, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes it can. It is best mixed into a liquid first then added to the base so the powder does not clump.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 22, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What percentage should I use this In hair detangler." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Stephanie   |   March 16, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Average usage is 1-5% in hair products.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 18, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hello, Is this the same as the marshmellow root plant or is the powder different from it??" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Mareine   |   December 19, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, marshmallow root powder comes from the marshmallow root plant.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 19, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used directly in CP or HP soap or is it necessary to make an infusion first in order to get the 'slippery' property into the soap? How much would you use? Thank you! -Suzanne G. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: bhf   |   September 29, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer It does mix best when making an infusion. The amount used is up to you but 1/2 cup of marshmallow root is a good amount to use in your infusion.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 02, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I recently used Marshmallow Powder in cp soap. I prepared it in a hot infusion and then strained it a couple of times with a cheese Cloth. I used this for the lye solution. It didnt accelerate quickly, but turned to a thick trace fairly soon. Do you know if this powder has any properties that could accelerate trace? I read it has sucrose, that could help to trace faster? thanks" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Diana   |   January 11, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Sucrose is not listed as in ingredient in the Marshmallow Root Powder, so I am not sure if it contains any naturally. If you are worried about an additive accelerating trace, you could try infusing it with your liquid oils rather than the water in your recipe.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 17, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What do you think the ratio of powdered to loose dried marshmallow is, in terms of potency?" Click Here To View 3 answer(s) Posted By: Judith   |   September 13, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We are sorry but this information is not available.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 14, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

After researching it, I'm going with a 2:1 ratio   Posted By: Judith   |   Date: September 16, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Staff Answer We would love to know how it turns out. Thanks for the info.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 18, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Do you have a suggested usage rate for body butter?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jennifer   |   June 11, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We always recommend starting with a small amount to see how the product reacts in your recipe. Then you can add more, if desired.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 13, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What color would this turn out to be in CP soap?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Elena   |   November 09, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Hi Elena - We don't anticipate this powder to morph, and the finished soap will likely be tan like the powder. It does depend on your recipe so results may vary.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 09, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No