Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

INCI: HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (syn. Abelmoschus esculentus — okra)
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; okra is GRAS as food, no specific cosmetic limit

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No SCCS opinion available; solvent residue check needed depending on extraction method; high mucilage content may affect preservative efficacy

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

No SCCS opinion available; solvent residue check needed depending on extraction method; high mucilage content may affect preservative efficacy The EU classifies Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (syn. Abelmoschus esculentus — okra).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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