St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.)  is a plant with various names, from the family of wort (Hyperaceae). It grows in meadows, to a height of 70 cm with oval leafs. The harvest takes place during the summer when their flower buds bloom with yellow and saffron coloured flowers at the top of the stem.

St. John's wort has a long medicinal tradition. In the upper Austria region there is even a story that says that the farmer puts the plant between two pieces of bread and feeds it to cattle to protect it from deseases.

St. John's Wort oil is rich in hypericin, tannins and flavonoids, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and help epithelialization of the skin. In regards to the use of the plant, if we squeeze the bud or the flower between fingers a dark purple, extremely healthy, juice will come out. St. John's wort oil is used for care of dry and damaged skin, also after sunbathing or in case of sunburn, but not during sunbathing. It is ideal for the treatment of wounds, relieves pain and prevents inflammation.

Certified organic St. John's wort macerate is one of the key ingredients of Flora Divina line - line designed for normal to dry skin, desirous of world-class luxury ingredients. Alavi Flora Divina Recovery Cream contains St. John's wort oil, Tamanu and Aloe vera that regenerate irritated and sensitive skin, give her a radiant natural look, and make the skin perfectly nourished and healthy.