HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a botanical skin-conditioning extract used for soothing feel, antioxidant support, and minor color or sensorial contribution depending on the extraction medium.
What does HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a botanical skin-conditioning extract used for soothing feel, antioxidant support, and minor color or sensorial contribution depending on the extraction medium.
Is HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT clean?
It is generally acceptable in clean-beauty frameworks, but it carries a caveat because some naturally occurring constituents can be photoreactive at higher concentrations. For leave-on products, brands usually rely on low use levels and supplier documentation to manage sensitization and light-exposure concerns.
Is HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and its extractable organic components are expected to be biodegradable. Sustainability depends on whether the plant material is cultivated or wild-harvested, plus the solvent system used for extraction, with water, glycerin, ethanol, or vegetable oil being more favorable options.
Is HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT COSMOS-approved?
It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when the plant source, extraction solvent, and processing method meet the standard. It fits Green Chemistry best when made from renewable plant material using approved, lower-impact solvents and minimal processing.
How does HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT work chemically?
This extract contains mixed botanical constituents such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, naphthodianthrones, and phloroglucinols, with composition varying by harvest and solvent. In cosmetics it is typically used at low levels as supplied, often below 1 percent active extract in finished leave-on formulas, and formulators usually protect it from strong light and oxidation to preserve color and consistency.
Last updated 2026-05-13