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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Often labeled as: Mugwort Extract

The iconic Korean redness-eraser.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A staple herb in K-Beauty. It is highly antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, famously used to bring down the temperature of heated, flushed, or angry skin rapidly.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Instantly reduces severe flushing, heals breakouts, and calms Rosacea.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often featured as the 100% single ingredient in "Mugwort Essences".

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is the same as Heartleaf.

The Science

They are different plants; Mugwort is generally stronger for cooling heated skin, while Heartleaf excels at acne-soothing.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Artemisia Vulgaris Extract