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Skin Conditioning

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM OIL

CAS 68917-49-7 / 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 macerated oil — long used to soothe inflammation and minor wounds. The hypericin that gives it that red color also causes phototoxic skin reactions in sunlight, so leave-on use needs care.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Traditional anti-inflammatory and wound-healing use
  • Mild emollient base
  • Hypericin-driven antioxidant action

Known concerns

  • Hypericin causes phototoxicity in sunlight
  • EU labeling caveats
  • Drug interaction concerns at oral doses (informational only)
  • Sensitization risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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