Hypericum perforatum flower extract
AKA: Common St. John's Wort, St. John's Wort Flower Extract, Hypericum Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae
Family
Hypericaceae (St. John's wort family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-80-4
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in European traditional medicine for centuries to treat wounds, burns, and skin irritation. Known as St. John's Wort, it was a primary remedy in medieval herbalism and is still used in herbal skincare for its purported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR