INCI name

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

St John's wort extract

An extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of St John's wort, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of St John's wort, Hypericum perforatum, of the St John's wort family (Hypericaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, balms, body oils, shampoos and other herbal-themed 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 the extraction method or solvent, which affect what the extract contains.

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.

Products with this ingredient (14)

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