Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract

AKA: Common St. John's Wort, St. John's Wort Extract, Hypericum Flower Leaf Stem Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginEurope, Western Asia
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae
Family
Hypericaceae (St. John's wort family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-80-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 327)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 327)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00002–0.07%
Rinse-off0.00002–0.00004%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR