Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) Extract
skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Purpose
Function
skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationThujone (alpha+beta combined) capped at 0.1% in finished cosmetic product; prohibited on mucous membranes per Regulation 1223/2009
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
K-beauty-popular botanical with antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties via flavonoids and sesquiterpenoid lactones. No EU Annex restrictions on extract, but thujone constituent limit applies; sensitization signal and data gaps warrant caution at elevated concentrations in leave-on products.
US Note
No GRAS classification. No CIR final report published. No specific FDA restrictions on cosmetic use. Falls under general FD&C Act cosmetic provisions.
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.