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Botanical Extract

ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS LEAF/EQUISETUM ARVENSE/HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A trio of Japanese mugwort, horsetail and fish mint — anti-inflammatory and astringent. Mugwort (Artemisia) is a known Asteraceae allergen for ragweed-sensitive users — patch testing recommended.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mugwort sesquiterpene anti-inflammatory action
  • Horsetail silica skin support
  • Houttuynia anti-inflammatory flavonoids
  • Asian herbal pedigree

Known concerns

  • Artemisia species are common sensitizers (mugwort allergy, Asteraceae cross-react)
  • Equisetum palustre contamination concern
  • Sulfonamide-class cross-reactivity for Houttuynia in rare users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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