Is Wormwood Extract safe in cosmetics?
Wormwood Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Wormwood Extract
INCI: ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM EXTRACT
Wormwood Extract (CAS 84929-19-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. Artemisia extract is listed as GRAS for food with thujone-free specification.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Wormwood Extract.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Wormwood Extract based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
botanical
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
compositae-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
Source: IVDK; literature review
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "no", "allergen_class": "botanical", "cross_reactivity_group": "compositae-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.3", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "no", "source": "IVDK; literature review"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Wormwood Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
essential-oil
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wormwood Extract allowed in the EU?
Wormwood Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Wormwood Extract do in cosmetics?
Wormwood Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-19-1.
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