Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
AKA “Hibiscus Flower Extract, Roselle Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
AKA: Hibiscus Flower Extract, Roselle Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Red Sorrel, Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Malvaceae
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84775-96-2
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional African, Caribbean, and Asian medicine for skin softening and brightening. The flower has been valued in beauty practices across Egypt, India, and West Africa for its emollient and astringent properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR