Description
St Johns Wort Oil
Description – St John’s Wort is best known as a dietary supplement to help with depression and lifting the mood. Its use in skincare has quote different benefits. It’s deep red colour lends a lovely natural hue to finished products and it is easier to add to emulsions that a tincture or powder. Care should be taken as it is a photosensitiser.
| Common Name | St John’s Wort (Infused) Oil |
| Botanical Name | Hypercium Perforatum, Halianthus Annus |
| Botanical Family | Hypericaceae |
| Extraction Method | Macerated |
| Aroma | Slightly oily |
| Country of Origin | UK |
| Appearance | Deep Red, Medium Viscosity |
| Skin Feel | Easily absorbed, good spread |
| Skin Type | All |
| Properties | Soothing, SOftening |
| Heat Stability | Keep below 40c |
| Saponification Value | 198 |
| Storage | 12-18 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 65% Olieic Acid, 26% Linoleic Acid, 6% Palmitic Acid, 1-2% Stearic Acid |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | 12% Saturated, 24% Monounsaturated, 64% Polyunsaturated |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and D |
Common Uses
- Promoting circulation in finer capillaries for fresher looking skin
- Creams for irritated skin – soothing and softening e.g. nappy cream, very dry skin
- Massage – warming and relaxing effect
- Improve complexion – smooths and softens skin for a youthful appearance
- Sunburnt or sensitive skin – soothing feel
- Dry & Mature – softening, smoothing
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price