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ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS FLOWER.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING

Commonly known as Tarragon, this botanical extract serves as a multi-functional bioactive agent focused on calming reactive skin and providing potent antioxidant defense. It is particularly valued in precision skincare for its ability to balance the skin's microbiome and mitigate environmental oxidative stress.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Soothing Antioxidant Antibacterial

Science

Mechanism of Action

The flower extract operates through a triple-action pathway: it inhibits inflammatory enzymes (COX-1, COX-2, and 5-LOX) to reduce redness, utilizes phenylpropanoids to disrupt the cell membranes of acne-causing bacteria like S. aureus, and neutralizes free radicals to prevent lipid peroxidation and premature aging.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.15–5%
Optimal

2%

Key findings

  1. 01 Observed antibacterial activity against S. aureus and S. epidermidis at concentrations between 0.15% and 3.1% (PubMed/NIH 2011).
  2. 02 Biological activity including anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory effects demonstrated at a 5% concentration in leaf and flower extracts (ResearchGate 2025).

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Commonly dusted
Min. effective
0.1%
Red flag below
0.05%

Because it is a botanical extract often used for 'label claims,' many formulations include it at levels below 0.1%, which is insufficient to trigger its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 5 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Highly susceptible to UV-induced degradation and oxidation; must be housed in light-protected packaging and kept away from prolonged heat.

Synergies

  • Vitamin E
  • Soothing Polysaccharides
  • Salicylic Acid

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • High pH environments (>8.0)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data (2010)
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Moderate

While generally safe in topical applications, individuals with known allergies to the Asteraceae (ragweed) family should exercise caution. Contains negligible trace amounts of estragole in aqueous forms.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A high-performance botanical that provides meaningful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits when formulated at active concentrations.

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