St. John's Wort Oil

🌿 St. John’s Wort Macerated Oil in Olive Oil – Hypericum perforatum

"The sun that ripens St. John’s Wort flowers turns into an oil that repairs, soothes and nurtures both skin and mood."

Known as St. John’s Wort Oil, this macerated oil is obtained by infusing fresh Hypericum perforatum flowers in olive oil. Used for centuries in folk tradition, it is rich in hypericin and flavonoids, giving it soothing and skin-repairing properties. It is widely valued for skincare, relaxing massage and emotional well-being.

✨ Main Properties

• 🔥 Relaxing in massage: Helps release tension in tight muscles after exercise.
• 💆 Soothing & skin-repairing: Ideal for skin reddened by the sun, dry skin and irritated skin.
• 🧘 Emotional balance: Helps ease tension, calm stress and lift your mood.
• 🌿 Long tradition: A classic ally for both physical and emotional well-being.

🌿 Cosmetic & Well-being Uses

• Skin: Skin reddened by the sun, dry or irritated skin and areas with marks.
• Massage: Soothing massages for a tense back, neck and shoulders.
• Emotional balance: Relaxing massage that promotes calm and well-being.

🛠️ DIY Recipes

1. Soothing After-Sun Lotion

• 2 tbsp St. John’s Wort Oil
• 1 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
• 5 drops Lavender
• 3 drops Chamomile

Instructions: Mix in a dark bottle and apply generously to skin reddened by the sun. 👉 Soothes, calms and promotes regeneration.

2. Massage Oil for a Tense Back

• 3 tbsp St. John’s Wort Oil
• 1 tbsp Arnica Oil
• 10 drops Rosemary
• 5 drops Peppermint

Instructions: Massage gently on back and joints. 👉 Relaxes tense muscles and leaves a pleasant feeling of well-being.

3. Relaxing Oil for Stressful Days

• 2 tbsp St. John’s Wort Oil
• 1 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
• 5 drops Lavender
• 3 drops Frankincense

Instructions: Apply on wrists, temples or chest before bedtime. 👉 Encourages relaxation and emotional balance.

🧾 Identification

• Botanical name: Hypericum perforatum
• Family: Hypericaceae
• Origin: Europe
• Extraction method: Maceration of fresh flowers in virgin olive oil
• Part used: Flowers
• INCI: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract

⚠️ Safety

• Photosensitivity: Do not apply before or during sun exposure.
• Use preferably at night or on non-exposed areas.
• Topical use: Suitable.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Patch test recommended.

📦 Storage

Store in a cool place, protected from light and humidity, to preserve its properties.

ℹ️ Important

Information provided by Essenciales is educational and does not replace medical advice. St. John’s Wort may interact with certain medications if taken internally; ingestion should always be supervised by a healthcare professional. Topical use is safe when diluted appropriately and avoiding sun exposure.

Never ignore professional medical advice.