Artemisia Absinthium Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Artemisia Absinthium Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae
What does it do?
Artemisia Absinthium Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Artemisia Absinthium 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 Oil?
Artemisia Absinthium Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Artemisia Absinthium Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae
Is Artemisia Absinthium Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Artemisia Absinthium Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Artemisia Absinthium Oil do in cosmetic products?
Artemisia Absinthium Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
What is the CAS number of Artemisia Absinthium Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Artemisia Absinthium 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: 15/10/2010