St. John’s Wort: Nature’s Healing Bloom for Skin and Muscles

At aos Skincare, every ingredient tells a story—not just of beauty, but of care, connection, and purpose. Few plants embody this philosophy as profoundly as St. John’s Wort. For centuries, this vibrant yellow flower has healed, soothed, and restored. At aos Skincare, we carry that tradition forward, harvesting every bloom at its peak potency and infusing it with intention—both for your skin and the forest.

Harvesting in the Heart of the Cascades

Angelina personally treks into the pristine Cascade Mountains of Oregon, handpicking St. John’s Wort flowers at the exact moment when their healing compounds peak. She selects only the healthiest, sun-soaked blooms, ensuring that every flower contributes maximum potency. With each careful selection, she infuses our salves, gels, and serums with the essence of the wild mountains, connecting your skincare to the land itself.

 

 

 

 

After harvesting, we slow-infuse the fresh St. John’s Wort flowers in certified organic extra virgin olive oil for over 8 weeks, actively drawing out the plant’s hypericum, its powerful medicinal component. The oil transforms into a deep, ruby-red hue, carrying the flower’s full healing potential. This is slow beauty in action—we honor time and nature, creating potent, effective skincare that truly nurtures your skin.

Healing the Forest, One Flower at a Time

Wild-harvesting St. John’s Wort does more than create powerful skincare—it actively benefits the forest. This resilient plant often emerges in areas recovering from wildfire, where its roots stabilize fragile soil. Yet because it can dominate and crowd out other vegetation, it is considered a noxious weed. By thoughtfully harvesting blooms, we restore balance to the ecosystem, allowing native plants to thrive while maintaining soil integrity.

The Skin and Muscle Benefits of St. John’s Wort

Slow-infused and potent, St. John’s Wort releases antioxidants, flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory compounds that actively:

• Calm and restore irritated skin, including eczema, psoriasis, and upset skin
• Reduce inflammation and support healing for acne-prone skin
• Soothe sunburns and promote skin recovery
• Relieve muscle soreness and support healing of sprained or strained tendons and ligaments
• Ease joint pain associated with arthritis

This versatile flower brings skin and muscle relief to multiple products in our lineup, making it one of our most treasured ingredients.

Where We Use St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort powers several of our formulas, addressing a wide range of skin and muscle concerns:

From Wild Mountains to Your Skincare Routine Every jar and bottle containing St. John’s Wort carries more than powerful botanicals—it carries a story of connection, care, and stewardship. By harvesting St. John’s Wort at its peak and slow-infusing it to unlock its full potential, we bring the healing essence of the Oregon wilderness directly into your daily routine, helping your skin and muscles recover, thrive, and stay resilient while supporting the land it came from.