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Humulus lupulus (Hops) flower extract
AKA “Hops Flower Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Humulus lupulus (Hops) flower extract
AKA: Hops Flower Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8060-28-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Antimicrobial
Antiperspirant
Hair Conditioning
Wound Healing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Use
The female flower cones of hops have been used in European herbal medicine for their calming and antibacterial properties. Incorporated into traditional skincare formulations for their ability to soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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
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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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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Strobile
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR