St. John's Wort Oil Infusion

Commonly known as:   Extract from the flower/stem of St. John's Wort, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract (I.N.C.I.), also known as St. John's Herb, St John’s wort (in English), Herb with a thousand virtues.

Botanical name:   Hypericum perforatum L.

Extraction process:   The maceration of freshly harvested organic St. John's Wort flower tops in organic virgin olive oil, with the addition of tocopherol.

Family:   Clusiaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Flowering tops.

Cultivation area, origin:   Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America.

Blooming:   From June to August.

Origin, provenance:   France.

Phytochemical composition:   Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid), sesquiterpene terpenes, hyperforin, hypericin.

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Oily liquid; Color: Reddish-orange to reddish-brown; Scent: Characteristic of sunflower; Feel: Dry.

Physical properties:   Density = 0.918 - 0.923; Comedogenicity Index: 0; Oxidative Potential: Sensitive; Saponification Index: 184 - 196 KOH/g.

Concerns:   Soothing, softening, flexibilizing, regenerating, purifying, anti-inflammatory, decongesting, revitalizing, antibacterial, healing.

Effect:   All skin types, particularly those prone to redness, sensitive and delicate skins..