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Skin Conditioning

HYPERICUM ERECTUM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An East Asian St. Johns wort relative containing hypericin. Photosensitivity is the real flag — pair sunscreen if used; otherwise it offers traditional skin-soothing benefits at low %.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hyperforin and hypericin antioxidants
  • Traditional skin-soothing and wound-healing use
  • Mild antimicrobial action

Known concerns

  • Hypericin photosensitization risk
  • Possible drug interactions in topical use
  • Asian Hypericum species lacks dedicated CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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