Botanical powder (Asteraceae)
CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM FLOWER POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A ground powder of feverfew flowers used for its antioxidant and soothing phytochemicals. Unlike purified parthenolide-free extracts, raw flower powder can carry sensitizing sesquiterpene lactones.
Skin benefits
- Feverfew flower offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals
- Soothes visible redness and may reduce signs of irritation
- Source of flavonoids such as apigenin and quercetin
Known concerns
- Whole-plant powder retains parthenolide, a known skin sensitizer in the sesquiterpene lactone family
- Higher allergy risk than parthenolide-free feverfew extract used in modern cosmetics
- Cross-reactivity reported in people allergic to Asteraceae plants (ragweed, chamomile)
- Variable composition depending on plant source and milling
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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