A hydrolysed extract of okra, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus esculentus extract is, according to CosIng, the hydrolysate of an extract of okra, Hibiscus esculentus, of the mallow family (Malvaceae), obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal which plant parts were used or which hydrolysis method was applied.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.