Hibiscus
AKA: Hibiscus sabdariffa, Roselle, Hibiscus flower
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Musk Mallow, Hibiscus abelmoschus L., Malvaceae
CAS #
84455-19-6
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Improves skin feel
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for hair health and skin conditioning. Hibiscus flowers have been employed in Indian beauty rituals for centuries to darken hair and improve skin texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Clinical effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. on obesity ...
Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Natnicha Rattanachaisit, Phiyanuch Thimkorn, Supawan Pongpattanawut, Witoo Dilokthornsakul, Teerapon Dhippayom
Complementary therapies in medicine, 2024
Clinical effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. on obesity ...
Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Natnicha Rattanachaisit, Phiyanuch Thimkorn, Supawan Pongpattanawut, Witoo Dilokthornsakul, Teerapon Dhippayom
Complementary therapies in medicine, 2024
Hibiscus Abelmoschuus Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR