Humulus lupulus (Hops) extract

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AKA: Common hops, Hops Extract
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Preservative
Soothing
Fragrance
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Central Asia. Derived from the cone of Humulus lupulus, a plant in the Cannabaceae family native to Europe and Central Asia. Extracted from the plant material using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds.
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, astringent, emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Cone
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8060-28-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
moisturizing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 730)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 730)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 1 mixed / 4 not irritating (CIR 730)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating (CIR 730)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR