
St. John's wort oil macerate is, among other things, anti-inflammatory, healing and restorative. It helps treat wounds, minor burns and irritations. Decongestant, it is ideal in cases of circulatory problems. Be careful, it is photosensitizing because of the hyperforin and hypericin it contains, so it is best to use it in the evening. For whom: all skin types, irritated skin, sun-exposed skin, damaged skin What for: balms, creams, massage oils, after-sun care OUR QUALITY COMMITMENTS Reliable organic farming: we carefully select the farmers and producers we have worked with for years to ensure the impeccable and consistent quality of our products. All our vegetable oils are virgin and cold pressed. 100% pure oil, extracted without solvent and from Organic Farming. Our organic labels: BIO COSMOS ORGANIC oily macerate certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum Part of the plant used: flowering aerial part Origin: France Typical fatty acid composition of one of our batches: linoleic acid (59.07%), oleic acid (28.95%), palmitic acid (6.13%), stearic acid (3.16%) Color: Yellow to red Odor: Characteristic Feel: Fairly oily, soft Cultivation: Organic farming Extraction method: Maceration of the flowering aerial parts in sunflower oil Density: 0.92 Saponification index: 188 to 194 PROPERTIES OF ST. JOHN'S WORT OILY MACERATE Calming: soothes sunburns and burns Healing Anti-inflammatory and painkiller: relieves joint pain such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatic pain Decongestant: helps with venous circulation problems Antipruritic: fights itching