Skin Conditioning
ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Leaf extract of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). Provides polyphenols and skin conditioning. Caveat: tarragon contains estragole, considered genotoxic in pure form, so cosmetic exposures should be limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Skin conditioning
- Traditional culinary safety
- Mild soothing
Known concerns
- Estragole content (potential genotoxin in pure form)
- Asteraceae allergy possible
- Possible mild irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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