ST. JOHN'S WORT INFUSED IN SUNFLOWER OIL

St John's Wort Macerate in Sunflower Oil in bulk for cosmetics

St John's Wort macerate in sunflower oil is a cosmetic raw material that combines the traditionally recognised properties of St John's Wort with the moisturising qualities of sunflower oil. As a wholesale supplier of vegetable oils, Royal Bio provides this macerate in bulk to cosmetic laboratories and artisan soap makers across Europe. This guide explains what the macerate actually is, what the term means, and how it is used in professional cosmetic formulation.

What is St John's Wort macerate? Meaning and origin

A macerate, in cosmetic terms, is obtained by letting a plant -St John's Wort, in this case- steep in a carrier vegetable oil over an extended period, so the oil absorbs the plant's fat-soluble compounds. In this macerate, sunflower oil acts as both the extracting base and the vehicle, contributing its own profile of fatty acids and natural antioxidants.

The result is an oil with a characteristic colour, rich in essential fatty acids, that helps keep skin soft, flexible and protected against environmental damage. Thanks to its lipid profile and plant origin, it blends easily into natural cosmetic formulations, always for external topical use.

Cosmetic uses of St John's Wort macerate in sunflower oil

Body oil formulation. It is included in body oils and serums for its light texture and fatty acid content, which help improve the skin's sense of flexibility and softness after application.

Nourishing creams and balms. Used as a base or complementary ingredient in cosmetic creams, balms and ointments, providing the lipid phase together with natural antioxidants that help protect both the formulation and the skin from environmental stressors.

Natural and organic cosmetics. It is a common ingredient in natural cosmetic lines, valued as a traditionally processed plant macerate by formulators looking for alternatives to synthetic ingredients.

Artisan soap making. Soap makers use it as a superfatting oil in cold-process soap, taking advantage of its fat content and characteristic colour to differentiate formulations from soaps made with base oils alone.

CAS: 8001-21-6 68917-49-7 / 84082-80-4. EINECS: 232-273-9 282-026-4 . INCI: Helianthus annuus Seed Oil (80 %) Hypericum perforatum Oil (20 %).