Hypericum perforatum extract
AKA “defined as an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem heads”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hypericum perforatum extract
AKA: Defined as an extract of the capsules, Flowers, Leaves and stem heads
Extract · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Hypericum Perforatum Extract (defined as an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem heads) is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, astringent, masking. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Hypericaceae (St. John's wort family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-80-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
Nourishing
Protecting
Traditional Use
St. John's Wort has been used in European folk medicine since ancient times for skin healing, mood support, and wound care. Traditionally used by herbalists and in traditional medicine for over 2,000 years.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Final report on the safety assessment of Hypericum perforatum extract and Hypericum perforatum oil.
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Hypericum perforatum extract and Hypericum perforatum oil.
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Hypericum perforatum extract and Hypericum perforatum oil.
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Hypericum perforatum extract and Hypericum perforatum oil.
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Hypericum perforatum extract and Hypericum perforatum oil.
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Hypericum Perforatum Oil
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hypericum Perforatum Extract (defined as an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem heads)
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Favaris AP, Túler AC, Silva WD, Pec M, Rodrigues SR et al.
Die Naturwissenschaften, 2023
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Kishikawa A, Ashour A, Zhu Q, Yasuda M, Ishikawa H et al.
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Rose Flowers-A Delicate Perfume or a Natural Healer?
Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
Biomolecules, 2021
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Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
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Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
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Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
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Rose Flowers-A Delicate Perfume or a Natural Healer?
Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
Biomolecules, 2021
Rose Flowers-A Delicate Perfume or a Natural Healer?
Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
Biomolecules, 2021
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Mileva M, Ilieva Y, Jovtchev G, Gateva S, Zaharieva MM et al.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR