Is Hibiscus Syriacus Leaf Extract natural?

Q: Is Hibiscus Syriacus Leaf Extract natural?

Hibiscus Syriacus Leaf Extract has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Extract of Hibiscus syriacus leaves, a botanical source with no synthetic component. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Yes. Extract of Hibiscus syriacus leaves, a botanical source with no synthetic component.

INCI nameHibiscus Syriacus Leaf Extract

FunctionAntioxidant · Skin Conditioning

FeedstockExtracted from the leaves of Hibiscus syriacus (rose…

How we scored it

Leaf extract, no synthetic fragments → 1.0

What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.

Where it comes from

Extracted from the leaves of Hibiscus syriacus (rose of Sharon). No synthetic alternative exists.

In plain English

An extract from rose of Sharon leaves, used as an antioxidant to help condition and protect skin.

CosIng definition: Hibiscus Syriacus Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Hibiscus syriacus, Malvaceae.

References

1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
2HIBISCUS SYRIACUS LEAF EXTRACT. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
3HIBISCUS SYRIACUS LEAF EXTRACT. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=HIBISCUS%20SYRIACUS%20LEAF%20EXTRACT