Hypericum perforatum leaf extract
AKA “St. John's Wort Leaf Extract, Hypericum Leaf Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hypericum perforatum leaf extract
AKA: St. John's Wort Leaf Extract, Hypericum Leaf Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum L., Hypericaceae
Family
Hypericaceae (St. John's wort family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-80-4
Form
Liquid
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
St. John's Wort leaves have been used in traditional European medicine for their astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, historically applied to skin ailments and used as an herbal tea for general wellness.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR