Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Also known as: Roselle, ext., Hibiscus sabdariffa leaf, Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil, EINECS 283-920-7
INCI: HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (CAS 84775-96-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an FDA GRASE sunscreen active and not a batch-certifiable color additive. No specific FDA prohibition or quantitative restriction for cosmetic use. Standard MoCRA safety substantiation requirements apply.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "84775-96-2", "anti_acne_mechanism": "keratolytic", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne"…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "84775-96-2", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulati…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "84775-96-2", "ingredient_class": "keratinocyte_turnover_enhancer", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "AHAs and anthocyanins provide gentle exfoliation and brightening", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_pct…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "84775-96-2", "ingredient_class": "instant_bronzer", "tanning_mechanism": "cosmetic_colorant", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract.
Regulatory Flags
data-gap-absorption
data-gap-mos
no-sccs-opinion
no-cir-report
Known Synonyms
Roselle, ext.
Hibiscus sabdariffa leaf
Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil
EINECS 283-920-7
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Hibiscus extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-96-2.
Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract used outside cosmetics?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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