Hibiscus abelmoschuus extract

AKA: Musk Mallow Extract, Abelmoschus Extract

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

OriginNative to West Africa, India. Derived from flowers of Hibiscus abelmoschus, a plant in the Malvaceae family native to West Africa and India. Obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of the dried flowers to capture aromatic and active compounds.

Hibiscus Abelmoschuus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.

Family

Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Plant Part

Flower

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Provides scent

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR