humulus lupulus (hops cone extract) strobile is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, astringent, emollient.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Cone
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8060-28-4
Form
Liquid
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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.
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
Traditional Use
Hops have been used in traditional European herbalism since medieval times for skin soothing and antimicrobial properties, historically applied in beer-based beauty preparations.