Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

AKA: Enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Enzyme
Clean
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
91723-07-8
State
Varies
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.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Enzymatic hydrolysis is a modern biochemical process developed in the 20th century to break down large proteins and plant materials into smaller, more skin-penetrating molecules. This technique enables the cosmetics industry to increase the bioavailability of botanical and protein-based ingredients.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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