Skin Conditioning
ARTEMISIA AFRA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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