Hypericum perforatum flower/twig extract
AKA: Common St. John's Wort, St. John's Wort Flower Twig Extract, Hypericum Flower Twig Extract
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Twig Extract is the extract of the flowers and twigs 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
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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Uses the flowering parts and young twigs of St. John's Wort, reflecting traditional harvesting methods in European herbal medicine where the plant was collected at peak potency for medicinal preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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Verified Jun 2026
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