An extract of the whole wormwood herb, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Artemisia absinthium extract is an extract of the whole herb of wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, of the daisy family (Compositae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, toners, hair care products and other 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 what the extract contains.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.