Hibiscus abelmoschuus extract

AKA: Musk Mallow Extract, Abelmoschus Extract

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

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

Family

Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Plant Part

Flower

Form

Liquid

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

Traditional Use

Musk mallow has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for skin conditioning and as a demulcent. The extract has been employed in historical skincare formulations in India and the Middle East for softening and soothing the skin.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-1

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR