Humulus lupulus (Hops) cone extract
AKA: Common hops, Hops Cone Extract
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antiperspirant, hair conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Cone
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8007-04-3 / 8060-28-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antiperspirant
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Wound Healing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism for centuries as a calming agent and sleep aid. In skincare, hops were valued for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and were incorporated into salves and preparations for skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR