St. John's Wort Wax | Hypericum perforatum | Ideal for solid perfumes, balms, and luxury skincare.

Hypericum perforatum CO₂ Wax, also known as St. John’s Wort Wax, is a precious, golden-red natural wax obtained through supercritical CO₂ extraction of the flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum. This exceptional botanical material unites the healing potency of St. John’s Wort with the nourishing texture of natural plant waxes, offering a dual benefit: deep skin protection and emotional comfort. Its smooth consistency, vivid amber tone, and herbaceous-floral scent make it a highly prized ingredient in skincare, aromatherapy, and botanical perfumery.

Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, grows wild across Europe and North America, flourishing in sunlit meadows and mountain slopes. For centuries, it has been celebrated as a plant of light and healing—its yellow flowers, when crushed, release a deep red pigment known as hypericin, symbolizing warmth, protection, and regeneration.

Through supercritical CO₂ extraction, the flowering tops are processed under gentle pressure using carbon dioxide as the solvent. This clean, eco-friendly method captures not only the volatile aromatic molecules but also the fatty acids, wax esters, phytosterols, and antioxidant compounds such as hyperforin and hypericin.

The resulting CO₂ wax is semi-solid to firm, rich in active compounds and beautifully aromatic—representing the complete synergy of the plant in a concentrated form. Unlike conventional infused oils, CO₂ wax contains the entire lipophilic spectrum of the herb, offering both medicinal potency and a velvety texture.

The scent of Hypericum CO₂ Wax is warm, herbaceous, slightly resinous, and sweetly balsamic. It carries delicate notes of dried hay, wildflowers, honey, and sun-warmed grass, evoking the atmosphere of summer fields. Compared to its macerated oil counterpart, the CO₂ wax has a fuller, more complex scent profile, with subtle earthy and floral undertones that make it compatible with both aromatic skincare and natural perfumery.

It blends harmoniously with lavender, helichrysum, chamomile, rose, frankincense, cedarwood, and myrrh, lending depth and warmth to soothing compositions. In perfumery, it acts as a gentle fixative, stabilizing floral and herbal accords while adding a subtle amber-green nuance to the dry-down.

Hypericum CO₂ Wax is a multifunctional skincare ingredient, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and emollient properties. The combination of natural waxes, phytosterols, and active lipophilic compounds makes it particularly suitable for sensitive, dry, or irritated skin.

Key benefits include:

-Soothing and calming: Alleviates redness, irritation, and sun-stressed skin.

-Regenerative: Promotes cell renewal and supports healing of minor wounds, scars, and burns.

-Moisturizing and protective: Forms a breathable lipid barrier that locks in hydration.

-Antioxidant: Neutralizes free radicals and protects against oxidative damage.

It can be incorporated into:

Healing balms and ointments for skin recovery.

Whipped body butters and solid moisturizers.

Lip balms and cuticle salves for protection and nourishment.

Facial creams and serums for sensitive or mature skin.

Aromatic candles and solid perfumes for therapeutic scent and texture.

Even in small percentages (0.5–5%), this wax enhances the skin’s elasticity and comfort, adding both structure and sensory richness to natural formulations.

In aromatherapy, Hypericum perforatum is known as a plant of light, traditionally used to dispel darkness—both physical and emotional. The CO₂ wax retains this vibrational quality, offering emotional warmth, grounding, and subtle euphoria through its aroma.

Its scent and energetics are associated with:

-Uplifting the mood and easing emotional fatigue.

-Calming anxiety and tension, especially during seasonal changes.

-Encouraging resilience and inner peace.

Used in massage balms, meditation candles, or skin-care rituals, it brings the energy of sunlight to both body and mind, fostering positivity and emotional balance.

It resonates strongly with the Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras, symbolizing vitality, self-confidence, and compassion.

The CO₂ extraction process is completely solvent-free, biodegradable, and environmentally responsible, using recyclable carbon dioxide in a closed system. Each batch of Hypericum CO₂ Wax is traceable to sustainably cultivated or wildcrafted plants harvested at peak bloom to ensure optimal hypericin and wax content.

Unlike conventional solvent extracts, CO₂ extraction preserves the delicate balance between volatile and fixed components, resulting in a product of unmatched purity and efficacy. No petrochemicals, hexane, or ethanol residues are present—only nature’s true essence, concentrated.