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ARTEMISIA AFRA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

African wormwood leaf/stem extract. Brings antioxidant and antimicrobial phytochemistry from a traditional medicine plant. Artemisia genus thujone content and Asteraceae allergy are caveats.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoids
  • Antimicrobial potential
  • Long traditional medicine use
  • Soothing botanical

Known concerns

  • Artemisia genus contains thujone — neurotoxin in essential oil
  • Possible Asteraceae allergy
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Aromatic sensitizer potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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ARTEMISIA AFRA LEAF/STEM OIL
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