Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract

AKA: Sorrel, Hibiscus Flower Extract, Roselle Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Tropical Africa, now cultivated globally. Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers are native to tropical Africa and belong to the Malvaceae family, now cultivated globally. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction or water infusion of dried hibiscus flowers.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Red Sorrel, Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Malvaceae
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84775-96-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR