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HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS 84082-80-4 Updated
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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

St John's wort flower extract — traditional wound-healing botanical, but hypericin causes documented photosensitization. Best limited to rinse-off or non-sun-exposed products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hypericin antioxidant
  • Traditional wound-healing use
  • Anti-inflammatory reputation

Known concerns

  • Hypericin causes photosensitization
  • Documented phototoxicity in fair skin
  • Avoid in sun-exposed leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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