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Humulus lupulus (Hops) stem extract
AKA “Hops Stem Extract”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Humulus lupulus (Hops) stem extract
AKA: Hops Stem Extract
Extract · Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Extract
Not Clean
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cannabaceae (Hemp family)
Plant Part
Stem
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8060-28-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Less commonly used than the cone, but part of traditional preparations in European herbalism. Applied topically in folk medicine for its mild astringent and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of Hops as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker L, Boyer I, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Hops as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR