Wormwood extract – antibacterial and toning action. Contains thujone; pregnant women should avoid at high concentrations.
Topical application
CWeak evidence. In vitro data, open-label studies, or expert consensus.
Antibacterial action. Thujone requires caution.
Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) extract contains absinthin, thujone and flavonoids. INCI: Artemisia Absinthium Extract. In cosmetics it is an antibacterial and toning component. Thujone is neurotoxic at high concentrations, but cosmetic uses are in small doses. Use levels run from 0.1 to 2%. Pregnant women avoid in the first trimester.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
ModeratePregnancy
CautionSuitable for
Use with caution
Artemisia Absinthium Extract should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
Artemisia Absinthium Extract suits: normal, combination, oily. Use with caution in: sensitive, dry.
Wormwood extract – antibacterial and toning action.
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
The INCI name is Artemisia Absinthium Extract. It may also appear as: Wormwood Extract, экстракт полыни.
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