St. John's wort extract
Hypericum Perforatum (INCI: Hypericum Perforatum Extract) is a plant extract obtained from the Hypericum perforatum plant. It is used in cosmetic formulations as an astringent, fragrance ingredient, and preservative.
Roles & functions
Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.
Hair conditioning — Improves the appearance, softness and manageability of the hair.
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Preservative — Limits the growth of micro-organisms to preserve the product.
Astringent — Temporarily tightens the skin or the pores.
Dosage guidance
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
Who it is not recommended for
L'HMPC déconseille l'usage pendant la grossesse (innocuité non établie). Effet utérotonique rapporté et passage transplacentaire possible ; activité sérotoninergique. À confirmer par le pharmacien.
L'HMPC déconseille l'usage pendant l'allaitement. Les constituants passent dans le lait maternel ; cas de coliques, somnolence et léthargie rapportés chez le nourrisson allaité. À confirmer par le pharmacien.
Innocuité non établie chez l'enfant ; l'HMPC réserve l'usage à l'adulte et l'adolescent. Borne haute = 144 mois (12 ans). À confirmer par le pharmacien.
Products containing it
In Lou’s database
| Most frequent categories | Complexion · Conditioner |
| Most frequent brands | Apivita · Mádara |
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