What it is
This ingredient is an extract prepared from the flowers and leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a tropical flowering shrub. In sunscreens and moisturizers it is used at low levels as a botanical skin-conditioning additive, often as part of a plant-based or naturally positioned formula. It contributes to the overall feel and antioxidant profile of a product rather than serving a structural role.
Safety & warnings
This hibiscus extract is generally well tolerated at the low concentrations used in cosmetics. It is not an oil, so comedogenicity is not a concern, and it is not a recognized common fragrance allergen; as with any botanical extract, individual sensitivity is possible.
Origin & sourcing
It is a plant-derived material obtained by extracting the flowers and leaves of the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the plant is this extract from?
It is made from the flowers and leaves of the Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
What does it do in skincare?
It is used as a botanical skin-conditioning and antioxidant additive that supports the feel and positioning of plant-based formulas.