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St. John's wort CO2 extract 100 g

Why St. John's Wort CO2 Extract Anchors Large-Batch Skincare Formulas

St. John's wort CO2 extract, produced through supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, belongs to the CO2 Extracts category, which brings together concentrated botanical actives free of residual solvents. The 100 gram size is built for studio and industrial manufacturing, giving formulators enough concentrate for consistent production runs rather than one-off sample batches.

The plant is valued for hypericin, flavonoids and tannins that give the extract astringent, sebum-balancing and antiseptic properties. This is why the strongest global demand comes from manufacturers working on oily and blemish-prone skin lines: blemish serums, pore-refining toners, after-shaving or after-waxing balms, and anti-dandruff scalp treatments regularly include this concentrate. A second major use case is pharmaceutical-grade skincare for irritated skin, and a third is household chemistry, where the extract appears in antiseptic sprays and industrial hand-care formulas.

Typical dosage ranges from 0.1 to 1 percent, most often introduced during the cool-down phase or at emulsion temperatures no higher than 40-45 degrees Celsius to protect heat-sensitive compounds. It blends well with other botanical concentrates: for antioxidant protection it is paired with Pomegranate CO2 Extract, while hydrating, mineral-rich formulas often add CO2 Kelp Extract. Brands expanding into gentler or baby-safe ranges typically switch to the Complex CO2 extract for baby skin, reserving St. John's wort for adult lines that need noticeable oil-control action.

Store the extract in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, to preserve activity throughout its shelf life. For larger production runs, it is common practice to pre-dissolve the concentrate in a small amount of carrier oil or emulsifier before adding it to the bulk batch, which ensures even distribution across the whole volume.

Beyond skincare, this CO2 concentrate is also used in perfumery as part of herbal, earthy accords, and in body-care products aimed at back and body blemishes, a segment popular in sports and spa retail lines.

Balancing Toner Concentrate for a Production Batch

St. John's Wort CO2 Extract - 4 g

Aloe-based water phase - 980 g

Niacinamide powder - 8 g

Carrier solvent for the extract - 8 g

INCI	Hypericum perforatum extract
Other
Application	food industry, cosmetics production, food additives, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, flavor-aromatic additives
Att brand	England
Color product	from yellow to golden yellow
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.05-2% in the active phase
Method preparation	supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide; no traces of solvents and heavy metals
Minimum count	1
Name	St. John's wort CO2 extract 100 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	100 grams
Solubility	fat soluble
View	oily mass
Valid until	12.2028