Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract

INCI: HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT

Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Widely used botanical; no known restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Antioxidant-rich Chinese hibiscus flower extract with excellent skin and hair conditioning properties; high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, and organic acids

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

botanical antioxidant humectant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Antioxidant-rich Chinese hibiscus flower extract with excellent skin and hair conditioning properties; high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, and organic acids The EU classifies Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract?

adequate 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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