Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract

INCI: HYPERICUM PERFORATUM FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
84082-80-4 / EC 282-026-4 [^1_6]
Function
Skin conditioning — miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR concluded safe in the present practices of use and concentration (2013 Amended Final Report)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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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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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

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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