Hyssopus officinalis herb extract (inci)

Hyssopus officinalis herb extract is the complete herb extract from hyssop used in cosmetic formulations. Hyssopus officinalis, is a herbaceous plant from the labiate family, which grows mainly in the Mediterranean region and can grow up to 60 cm in size.

The extract contains 0.3-1.0% essential oils, 5-8% tanning agents, resin, sugar, 9-6% diosmin and other flavonoids.

The extract acts as a flavouring agent in cosmetics (reduces or inhibits an undesirable inherent odour or taste of the product).

1. Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 711