Ingredient

Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract

INCI name: Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Common mugwort extract Artemisia vulgaris extract Mugwort leaf extract

What it is

An extract from the leaves and flowering tops of common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), used in Korean skincare for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits.

How it works

Its rich content of flavonoids, coumarins, and sesquiterpene lactones helps calm irritation and protect the skin from environmental stress.

What it does

Skin conditioning Antioxidant Soothing

Concerns to know

Irritant essential oil

An essential oil or menthol derivative that can sensitize or irritate reactive skin.

Evidence at a glance

Worth knowing

Reflects its most significant known concern.

Why this rating

Irritant essential oil

Artemisia vulgaris naturally contains thujone and camphor — known skin irritants present in its essential oil fraction; while the water/glycerin extract form used in skincare is milder than the concentrated essential oil, these compounds can still cause stinging or contact irritation in sensitive or compromised skin, especially at higher concentrations in leave-on products.