Hyssop
INCI: Agastache Mexicana (Hyssop) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 10 Sep 2026
Also known as: Agastache Mexicana (Hyssop) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Flowering shrub native to North America
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What Is Hyssop?
Agastache mexicana (also known as hyssop) is a flowering shrub native to North America that’s an edible plant with an anise-like flavor and aroma. The flower, leaf, and stem are sources of antioxidants, including hesperetin, apigenin, salvigenin, kaempferol, and quercetin. Research on this plant’s direct benefit to skin is somewhat lacking; however, its antioxidant and calming abilities means it complements the benefits of more proven antioxidants.
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