Humulus lupulus (Hops) extract

Humulus lupulus (Hops) extract

AKA “Hops Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Humulus lupulus (Hops) extract

AKA: Hops Extract

Extract · Antimicrobial · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Preservative

Soothing

Fragrance

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, astringent, emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

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.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

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

Traditional use spans European folk medicine as a nervine and digestive aid. In skincare traditions, hops extracts were used for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, particularly in preparations targeting inflamed or stressed skin.