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Antimicrobial

ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM/CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WOOD EXTRACT

50

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

ANTIMICROBIALSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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