Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water
INCI: HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER WATER
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water (CAS Not specifically assigned (hydrosol/distillate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (hydrosol/distillate)
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not listed as prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR 700–740
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water allowed in the EU?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water do in cosmetics?
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Water functions as: Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (hydrosol/distillate).
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