What it is
This ingredient is obtained from the leaves of Artemisia princeps, a mugwort species long familiar in Japanese and Korean traditions. In cosmetics it is valued as a botanical extract that conditions and helps soothe the skin, and it contributes plant-derived antioxidant compounds. It is a common supporting ingredient in Korean and Japanese sunscreen formulas marketed for sensitive skin.
Safety & warnings
Mugwort is a member of the Asteraceae (daisy) family, and people with known sensitivity to plants in that family, or to mugwort pollen, may react to it. As a botanical extract its exact composition can vary by source. It is not associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the leaves of the Artemisia princeps (Japanese mugwort) plant.
Questions everyone asks
What is Artemisia princeps?
It is Japanese mugwort, a plant whose leaf extract is used as a soothing, conditioning botanical in skincare and sunscreens.
Who should be cautious with it?
People allergic to mugwort or other Asteraceae-family plants, such as ragweed or daisies, may want to patch test first.