Hibiscus abelmoschuus extract
AKA “Musk Mallow Extract, Abelmoschus Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hibiscus abelmoschuus extract
AKA: Musk Mallow Extract, Abelmoschus Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Hibiscus Abelmoschuus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Flower
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Musk mallow has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for skin conditioning and as a demulcent. The extract has been employed in historical skincare formulations in India and the Middle East for softening and soothing the skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR