Antimicrobial
ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM/CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WOOD EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Wormwood and hinoki cypress wood extract blend — aromatic and antimicrobial, but wormwood contains thujone (a regulated neurotoxin) and both deliver fragrance-allergen terpenes.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial terpene activity
- Aromatic and astringent
- Traditional herbal use
Known concerns
- Thujone in wormwood is neurotoxic — restricted in EU food regs
- Hinoki wood terpene allergens
- Asteraceae cross-reactivity risk
- Limited cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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