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Botanical Extract

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM LEAF 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 leaf extract — anti-inflammatory and traditionally healing, but its hypericin content is a known photosensitiser. Use with strong sun-protection or avoid in daytime leave-on products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory hyperforin and flavonoids
  • Traditional skin-healing use

Known concerns

  • Hypericin is photosensitising — UV exposure risk
  • Photo-genotoxicity at higher exposures
  • Drug-interaction risk if absorbed systemically
  • Pregnancy precaution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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