What it is
This ingredient is an extract taken from the young sprouts of Chrysanthemum zawadskii, a chrysanthemum species native to East Asia and used in Korean botanical skincare. It supplies plant polyphenols and is used to support a soothing, conditioned feel in formulas. It typically appears at low levels as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
Chrysanthemum and related Asteraceae (daisy family) plants can occasionally trigger sensitivity in people with known Asteraceae or ragweed allergies, so allergy-prone users may wish to patch test. At the low concentrations used in cosmetics it is generally well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the sprout tissue of the Chrysanthemum zawadskii plant, a flowering perennial used in Korean herbal tradition.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this come from?
It comes from the sprouts of Chrysanthemum zawadskii, a chrysanthemum species used in Korean botanical skincare, sometimes called gujeolcho.
Could it cause allergies?
It belongs to the daisy (Asteraceae) family, so people allergic to ragweed or related plants should patch test before use.