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St. John's Wort Oil Infusion

Commonly known as: Extract from the flower/stem of perforated St John's Wort, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract (I.N.C.I.), also known as St John's Wort, or in English, St John’s Wort, and often referred to as the herb of 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; Colour: 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, suppling, regenerating, purifying, anti-inflammatory, decongesting, revitalising, anti-bacterial, 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 and light, and at a stable and moderate temperature.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

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

Find out more

St John's Wort is a plant commonly found along the pathways of France. Its name translates to "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 recognised regenerative and soothing virtues. For instance, it can help to relieve skin that has been damaged by the sun.