{"product_id":"hibiscus-flowers","title":"Hibiscus Flowers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHibiscus Flowers — INCI Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (whole dried flowers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (ground flowers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (extract):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus, Roselle, Red Sorrel, Jamaica Sorrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried flowers—commercial material is commonly composed mainly of the red calyces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84775-96-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 283-920-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus Flowers are dried botanical material obtained from \u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e. They have a deep red-to-burgundy color and contain naturally occurring anthocyanin pigments. Hibiscus is incorporated into cosmetic products for its color, botanical appearance and exfoliating texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European Commission recognizes both \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e for whole plant material and \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ground form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmetic functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbrasive and exfoliating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural botanical colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin-conditioning support when used as an extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds visual interest to soaps and bath products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps improve the appearance of dull skin through gentle physical exfoliation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official cosmetic function listed for the flower powder is \u003cstrong\u003eabrasive\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the flower extract is classified as \u003cstrong\u003eskin-conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red, burgundy or reddish-purple dried flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly floral, fruity and tart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water and oil; natural pigments and some constituents may infuse into water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to pH, heat, light and oxidation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical usage rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial masks and cleansing powders: 1–5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody scrubs: 1–5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoap: 0.5–3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair masks and herbal hair powders: 1–10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBath salts and bath teas: 1–10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative botanical applications: As required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely grind or sieve the flowers before using them in facial products to prevent excessive abrasion. The anthocyanin color is normally red or pink under acidic conditions but can turn purple, blue, grey or brown in neutral-to-alkaline formulations. Hibiscus therefore does not produce a reliable red color in cold-process soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried flowers can introduce microorganisms into water-based formulations. Use cosmetic-grade material, an effective preservative system and appropriate microbial and stability testing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Kenya","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55472076914993,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":55472076947761,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubkenya.com\/products\/hibiscus-flowers","provider":"Formulators Hub Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}