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Expert Verdict
Contains flavonoids (kaempferol, dihydroquercetin, herbacetin), anthocyanins, and fatty acids; traditional use in East Asian medicine supports general safety profile; verify extraction solvent and residual solvent limits; natural color may affect finished product appearance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains flavonoids (kaempferol, dihydroquercetin, herbacetin), anthocyanins, and fatty acids; traditional use in East Asian medicine supports general safety profile; verify extraction solvent and residual solvent limits; natural color may affect finished product appearance. The EU classifies Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not consistently assigned (some sources cite no specific CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscus Syriacus 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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