Skin Conditioning
HIBISCUS TILIACEUS FLOWER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sea hibiscus flower — a tropical Malvaceae botanical with mild soothing and antioxidant character. Benign traditional use but thin formal safety data.
Hibiscus tiliaceus (sea hibiscus / beach hibiscus / mahoe) flower is a Pacific-tropical Malvaceae botanical traditional in Polynesian skin and hair care. Chemistry includes flavonoids, anthocyanins, and mucilaginous polysaccharides. EU CosIng lists hibiscus extracts broadly without restrictions, and no SCCS opinion exists for this species. Long traditional topical use supports baseline safety; formal dermal-toxicology data are limited, so a yellow tier is warranted.
Skin benefits
- Flavonoid and anthocyanin antioxidants
- Traditional Pacific-Islander skin/hair use
- Mild soothing botanical
Known concerns
- Limited published dermal safety data
- Botanical standardization varies
- Possible Malvaceae cross-reactivity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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