Humulus lupulus (Hops) cone oil
AKA “Hops Cone Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Humulus lupulus (Hops) cone oil
AKA: Hops Cone Oil
Oil · Masking · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Clean
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Cone
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8007-04-3 / 8060-28-4
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Masking
Antimicrobial
Antiperspirant
Hair Conditioning
Wound Healing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Use
The essential oil from hops cones has been used in traditional medicine for its sedative and antiseptic properties. Historically applied in topical preparations for skin irritation and inflammation due to its antimicrobial compounds.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Safety Assessment of Hops as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker L, Boyer I, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
Safety Assessment of Hops as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR