Artemisia vulgaris oil
AKA “ARTEMSIA OIL
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Artemisia vulgaris oil
AKA: ARTEMSIA OIL
Essential Oil · Conditioning · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
K-Beauty Staple
Essential Oil
Clean
Mugwort oil gently conditions and adds a subtle herbal fragrance to beauty products. Derived from the plant's aerial parts, it's valued for its soothing aromatic properties.
CAS #
84775-45-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Adds Fragrance
Traditional Use
Artemisia species have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and European folk medicine for thousands of years to treat wounds, inflammation, and skin conditions. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks also used artemisia for ritual purification and skin care.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
5
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR