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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- EINECS-No.
- 231-791-2, 208-534-8, 246-376-1, 283-920-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Origin
The White Hibiscus is cultivated in Senegal in the regions of Diourbel, Louga and Saloum in a traditional way by the population in addition to sorghum, millet and peanut crops. The cultivators wait for the first rains to sow, from there, it takes three months for the plant to reach maturity. No treatment is used, neither fertilizer nor pesticide, because the plant is very resilient.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- A Traditional Know-How
The White Hibiscus is harvested by hand. Men prepare the soil and women take care of the calyx harvest as well as the various postharvest stages. Together, they go to the fields to work collectively and help each other. After harvest, women spread the calyxes in the sun for quick drying in order to facilitate shattering. Color sorting is performed because there are three varieties of hibiscus; red, purple and white, that are grown simultaneously in the fields. Then, the graining consists in removing the seeds which they will keep aside for sowing the following year. The seedless calyxes are left to dry for a few days in order to obtain the optimum quality. The dried calyxes can be crushed or left whole depending on the use and the commercial purpose. The calyxes are either exported or intended for local markets and self consumption. The population consumes a lot of hibiscus calyxes in juice (bissap] and in cooking.
Applications & Uses
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Cosmetic Uses
Hibiscus is an anti-aging active thanks to its activities
- Regenerating
- Antioxidant
- Astringent
- Purifying
Recommanded for
- Anti aging Range
- Oily Skin Care
- Complexion Products
- Face Cleansers
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Typical Properties
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Quantifications
- Microbiological Values
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Plant Rate Implementation Extraction | approx. 10 | % | — |
| Natural Content | 99.55 | % | ISO 16128 |
| Natural Origin Content | 99.55 | % | ISO 16128 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Matter | 4.0 - 7.0 | % | GT006 |
| Refraction Index | 1.335 - 1.350 | — | GT007 |
| Solubility 10% in Ethanol | Partially soluble | — | GT004 |
| Solubility 10% in Water | Soluble | — | GT004 |
| pH Value | 3.4 - 4.0 | — | GT005 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| AHA (Citric Acid) | 0.5 - 3.0 | % | GT011 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Detection of Enterobacteria | Absence | — | ISO 18415 |
| Enumeration of Mesophilic Aerobic Bacteria | max. 100 | ufc/mL - cfu/mL | ISO 21149 |
| Enumeration of Yeasts And Moulds | max. 100 | ufc/mL - cfu/mL | ISO 16212 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aqua | 92.55 - 95.55 | % | — |
| Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract | 4 - 7 | % | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | 0.15 | % | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | 0.3 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- REACH Status
INCI REACH Status Aqua Water exempted annex IV Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Exempt: annex V point 8 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate registered n°01-2119460683-35 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate registered n°01-2119950315-41
Safety & Health
- Toxicological Data
Tests Method Tested concentration Results Skin irritation Patch Test 5 % Test
performed on a similar
reference (only
preservative is different)Not irritant Eye irritation Het cam 5 % Test
performed on a similar
reference (only
preservative is different)Pratically non irritant
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage Conditions
- Keep in the original packaging, without opening, in the recommended storage conditions.
- Stockage
- +15 / +25°C
- Advice before use
- Agitation