Hypericum perforatum ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is used as a botanical skin-conditioning extract, mainly for soothing, antioxidant support, and emollient feel when delivered in oil-based extracts.
What does Hypericum perforatum do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is used as a botanical skin-conditioning extract, mainly for soothing, antioxidant support, and emollient feel when delivered in oil-based extracts.
Is Hypericum perforatum clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is generally acceptable but not completely frictionless because some natural constituents can be photosensitizing or irritating for reactive skin. Quality varies with extraction method, plant part, and standardization, so well-controlled sourcing matters.
Is Hypericum perforatum sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and biodegradable, with a relatively favorable footprint when grown or wild-harvested responsibly. Sustainability concerns are mostly agricultural and traceability-related rather than persistence-related.
Is Hypericum perforatum COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed with allowed botanical extraction methods and compliant solvents. Its Green Chemistry fit is strongest when it uses renewable plant feedstock, low-impact extraction, and biodegradable carrier systems.
How does Hypericum perforatum work chemically?
This botanical extract contains flavonoids, tannins, phloroglucinols, and red naphthodianthrone pigments, with the profile shifting significantly between water, alcohol, glycerin, and oil extractions. Typical cosmetic use is often around 0.1% to 5% for extracts, while oil macerates may be used higher; light-sensitive pigments and oxidation-prone constituents make opaque packaging and antioxidant co-formulation useful.
Last updated 2026-05-13