Antioxidant
ARTEMISIA ANNUA SEED EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sweet-wormwood seed extract with antioxidant chemistry. Artemisia genus carries documented sensitisers and active artemisinin-class compounds, so it sits firmly in mid-yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Flavonoid and sesquiterpenoid antioxidant input
- Skin-conditioning slip
- Plant-protein hydration support
Known concerns
- Artemisia genus contains sesquiterpene-lactone allergens
- Asteraceae family — ragweed cross-reactivity possible
- Artemisinin-class compounds are pharmacologically active
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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