Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract

Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract

AKA “Hibiscus Flower Extract, Roselle Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract

AKA: Hibiscus Flower Extract, Roselle Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Hibiscus flower extract naturally softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and supple. Sourced from tropical hibiscus flowers grown around the world.

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.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

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.