What it is
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is obtained from mugwort, a herb in the daisy family that is popular in Korean skincare for soothing-themed products. It contains volatile aromatic compounds and is used both for its scent and as a conditioning botanical. In sunscreens it typically appears as a minor botanical contributor.
Safety & warnings
As an aromatic essential-type oil from the daisy (Asteraceae) family, mugwort oil can be a source of fragrance sensitivity and may trigger reactions in people allergic to ragweed and related plants. Patch testing is advisable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin, and it is generally used at low levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an aromatic oil derived from Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort).
Questions everyone asks
What is mugwort oil?
It is an aromatic oil from the Artemisia vulgaris plant, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning botanical, especially in Korean skincare.
Can mugwort oil cause reactions?
It can be a source of fragrance sensitivity and may affect people allergic to ragweed and related daisy-family plants, so patch testing is wise.