Humulus lupulus (Hops) strobile
AKA “Hop, Humulus lupulus, ext.
Ingredient Facts
Humulus lupulus (Hops) strobile
AKA: Ext.
Botanical-Derived Synthetic · Preservative · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Preservative
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Hops extract is a natural preservative that keeps products fresh while soothing and conditioning skin and hair. Known for its gentle, balancing properties, it's been used in beauty for centuries.
CAS #
8060-28-4
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Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Deodorant
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Protectant
soothing
moisturizing
Traditional Use
The dried cone or strobile of hops has ancient use in European brewing and herbalism. In skincare, it was valued for antioxidant and skin-soothing properties in traditional formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR