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Mugwort Extract

INCI: Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Also known as: Artemisia, Ssuk
BotanicalssoothingbotanicalAnecdotal evidenceNot for pregnancy
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Skinlumis Rating
Comedogenic
0/5
Irritancy
1/5
Best applied
Both
Effective range
0.5%–10%
How It Works

A traditional Korean botanical with antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory polyphenols.

Eupatilin and jaceosidin modulate inflammatory pathways and oxidative stress. Tannins contribute to surface astringency.

pH Range
4.0–7.0
Benefits
  • Soothes
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antibacterial
Proven For

What the evidence supports.

SensitivityMild acneRedness
Best For
  • Sensitive
  • Combination
Avoid If
  • Ragweed/Asteraceae allergy
Layering Order
4/10

Mid-routine serum or treatment step.

Max Safe Concentration
10%

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–10%

Seasonal Use

Year-round.

Nutrition Connection

Mugwort tea/rice cake (ssuk) in Korean cuisine.

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Avoid in pregnancy, mugwort contains thujone, a uterine stimulant.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Mugwort Extract.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Systematic Review
Chronic psychological stress elevates cortisol, accelerating skin aging through collagen degradation and barrier disruption.
Chen Y, Lyga J
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ceramide-dominant emollients improved skin barrier function by 63% within 6 weeks.
Draelos ZD, Ertel K, Berge C
Cutis, 2006
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Systematic Review
Gut microbiome dysbiosis is significantly associated with inflammatory skin conditions including acne and rosacea.
Dréno B, Dagnelie MA, Khammari A, Corvec S
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2020
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Systematic Review
EPA supplementation at 1.8g/day reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 42% over 12 weeks.
Thomsen BJ, Chow EY, Sapijaszko MJ
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2020
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Pairs Well With
Centella AsiaticaNiacinamideHyaluronic Acid
Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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