Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
AKA “enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract
AKA: Enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Enzyme
Clean
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
91723-07-8
State
Varies
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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.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Enzymatic hydrolysis is a modern biochemical process developed in the 20th century to break down large proteins and plant materials into smaller, more skin-penetrating molecules. This technique enables the cosmetics industry to increase the bioavailability of botanical and protein-based ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR