Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil is a soothing, aromatic botanical extract obtained from the cones of the hop plant. Popular in natural UK skincare and haircare, it offers a delicate herbal scent and is valued for its calming and conditioning properties.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil functions primarily as a soothing aromatic ingredient and skin-conditioning agent. Its light, volatile oil is rich in natural terpenes and flavonoids that help to calm and balance the skin while imparting a subtle, fresh herbal fragrance to formulations. It is commonly used in creams, serums, cleansing balms and hair treatments to enhance product texture and provide a gentle, natural scent without overpowering synthetic fragrances.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes sensitive or irritated skin
- Conditions and softens dry or rough skin
- Provides a delicate natural herbal aroma
- Helps balance oily or combination skin
- Adds shine and softness to hair
- Offers antioxidant properties in cosmetic formulations
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, mature skin, oily skin, combination skin
Where it comes from
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil is obtained through steam distillation of the female flower cones (strobiles) of the hop plant, a climbing perennial vine in the Cannabaceae family traditionally grown in the UK and Europe.
Products with Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Eve Lom Cleanser 100ml Eve Lom