murphyHumulus lupulus (Hops) flower extract
AKA: Common hops, Hops Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Central Asia. Derived from the flowers of *Humulus lupulus*, a plant in the Cannabaceae family native to Europe and Central Asia. Obtained through solvent extraction of the flower material to isolate the active compounds.
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8060-28-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antimicrobial
Antiperspirant
Hair Conditioning
Wound Healing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
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.
EWG
4
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)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR