Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
INCI: HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Safe for use as a general cosmetic skin-conditioning ingredient with low acute and chronic systemic toxicity based on oral rat data and good dermal tolerance in human studies, though dermal absorption percentage and population-level sensitization prevalence remain undetermined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Safe for use as a general cosmetic skin-conditioning ingredient with low acute and chronic systemic toxicity based on oral rat data and good dermal tolerance in human studies, though dermal absorption percentage and population-level sensitization prevalence remain undetermined. The EU classifies Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower 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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