Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
INCI: HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains hypericin (photosensitizer); flower contains ≥0.08% total hypericins; phototoxicity risk at high concentrations or with concurrent oral St. John's Wort supplementation; CIR urges caution with cumulative botanical ingredient loading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains hypericin (photosensitizer); flower contains ≥0.08% total hypericins; phototoxicity risk at high concentrations or with concurrent oral St. John's Wort supplementation; CIR urges caution with cumulative botanical ingredient loading. The EU classifies Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning — miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-80-4 / EC 282-026-4 [^1_6].
What is the Margin of Safety for Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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