Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

INCI: ARTEMISIA VULGARIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
84775-45-1
Function
skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. Thujone (alpha+beta combined) capped at 0.1% in finished cosmetic product; prohibited on mucous membranes per Regulation 1223/2009
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No GRAS classification. No CIR final report published. No specific FDA restrictions on cosmetic use. Falls under general FD&C Act cosmetic provisions.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

K-beauty-popular botanical with antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties via flavonoids and sesquiterpenoid lactones. No EU Annex restrictions on extract, but thujone constituent limit applies; sensitization signal and data gaps warrant caution at elevated concentrations in leave-on products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

no-sccs-opinion no-cir-report sensitization-risk thujone-constituent data-gaps atopic-risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemisia Vulgaris Extract safe in cosmetics?

K-beauty-popular botanical with antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties via flavonoids and sesquiterpenoid lactones. No EU Annex restrictions on extract, but thujone constituent limit applies; sensitization signal and data gaps warrant caution at elevated concentrations in leave-on products. The EU classifies Artemisia Vulgaris Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Artemisia Vulgaris Extract allowed in the EU?

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: Thujone (alpha+beta combined) capped at 0.1% in finished cosmetic product; prohibited on mucous membranes per Regulation 1223/2009. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Artemisia Vulgaris Extract do in cosmetics?

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract functions as: skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-45-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Artemisia Vulgaris Extract?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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