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Botanical Extract

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS 84082-80-4
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

St. John's wort (Hypericum) flower and leaf extract — traditional anti-inflammatory and wound-healing herb, but its hypericin is strongly photosensitising. Best avoided in leave-on daytime products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hyperforin/hypericin anti-inflammatory and wound-healing
  • Traditional skin-soothing use

Known concerns

  • Hypericin is photosensitising — sun-exposure risk
  • Drug interactions if absorbed
  • Photo-genotoxicity concerns at higher exposures
  • Pregnancy precaution in herbal use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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