An extract of the whole southernwood plant, used as a skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Artemisia abrotanum extract is an extract of the whole plant of southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum, an aromatic shrub of the daisy family (Compositae). CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.