Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Wormwood Oil. Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae. It contains thujyl alcohol, thujyl acetate, thujone, phellandrene, cadinene, and a blue oil
What does it do?
Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil?
Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Wormwood Oil. Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae. It contains thujyl alcohol, thujyl acetate, thujone, phellandrene, cadinene, and a blue oil
Is Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil do in cosmetic products?
Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Artemisia Absinthium Herb Oil is 84929-19-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011