Description

Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water is a hydrosol derived from the flowers and seeds of the Hibiscus abelmoschus plant, also known as Musk Hibiscus or Abelmosk. This water is used in cosmetic and personal care products for its soothing, hydrating, and aromatic properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Floral Waters: Contains water-soluble components of the flowers and seeds, including:
Essential Oils: In trace amounts, contributing to its scent and therapeutic properties.
Phytochemicals: Such as flavonoids and phenolic acids that offer antioxidant benefits.
Organic Acids: Providing gentle exfoliation and pH balance.
Vitamins and Minerals: Present in small amounts, beneficial for skin health.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear or slightly cloudy liquid.
Odor: Lightly floral, with subtle herbaceous notes.
Solubility: Fully soluble in water.
pH: Generally slightly acidic to neutral, similar to that of the skin, around 4.5 to 6.0.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Flowers and seeds of the Hibiscus abelmoschus plant are collected.
Distillation: The collected plant material is subjected to steam distillation to extract the hydrosol.
Filtration: The distilled water is filtered to remove any residual plant material and impurities.
Formulation: The filtered hydrosol is used as an ingredient in various cosmetic and personal care products.

Applications:

Skin Care: Used in facial sprays, toners, and mists to hydrate, soothe, and refresh the skin. It can help to balance skin pH and provide a calming effect.
Hair Care: Incorporated into shampoos and conditioners to add moisture and a subtle fragrance.
Cosmetic Products: Added to a variety of products for its gentle, soothing properties and pleasant aroma.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable harvesting and production practices should be employed to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: Hibiscus Abelmoschus Flower/Seed Water is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. Individuals with allergies to plants in the Malvaceae family or those with very sensitive skin should exercise caution. Avoid direct contact with eyes.

INCI:


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Perfuming. Unlike fragrance, which can also contain slightly less pleasant or characteristic odours, the term perfume indicates only very pleasant fragrances. Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

Flavoring agent. The purpose of this ingredient is to modify the solution to impart a certain flavour. Natural flavouring extracts are rather expensive, so the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries resort to synthesised substances that have sensory characteristics mostly similar to natural flavourings or are naturally equivalent. This ingredient is isolated through chemical processes or is synthesised from chemicals. It is also referred to as Aroma.
Synonyms:

CAS: 84455-19-6 EC number 282-891-8