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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.
Part of the plant extracted: Flowering tops.
Location: Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America.
Flowering: From June to August.
Provenance, origin: France.
Phytochemical composition: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid), sesquiterpene terpenes, hyperforin, hypericin.
Sensorial properties: Appearance: Oily liquid; Color: Reddish-orange to reddish-brown; Scent: Characteristic of sunflower; Feel: Dry.
Physical characteristics: Density = 0.918 - 0.923; Comedogenicity Index: 0; Oxidative Potential: Sensitive; Saponification Index: 184 - 196 KOH/g.
Benefits: Soothing, softening, flexibilizing, regenerating, purifying, anti-inflammatory, decongesting, revitalizing, antibacterial, healing.
Concerns: All skin types, particularly those prone to redness, sensitive and delicate skins..

Details

Usage

Facial Care (lotions, oils); Body Care (after-sun oils, soothing massage oils/balms/gels, stretch mark preventive lotions, body creams); Hygiene (shower gels).

Method of Preservation

Preferably, store in a tightly sealed bottle, protected from air, light, and at a stable and moderate temperature.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

Do not use before sun exposure (risk of photosensitization). Not to be used by pregnant women and young children.

Find out more

St. John's Wort is a plant commonly found along the paths of France. Its name means "thousand holes" due to its leaves that are naturally perforated with tiny holes. The maceration of its yellow flowers in vegetable oil produces a macerate with recognized regenerative and soothing virtues. For instance, it can help relieve skin that has been damaged by the sun.