What skin types is Mugwort Extract good for?

Mugwort Extract is best suited for Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Acne-prone skin types.

What can you mix with Mugwort Extract?

Mugwort Extract works well with Centella Asiatica, Niacinamide, Tea Tree Oil, Green Tea Extract. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Mugwort Extract safe to use every day?

Mugwort Extract can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 0.5–5% extract.

Mugwort Extract

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Also known as: Artemisia Extract · Artemisia Vulgaris · Wormwood Extract

SoothingAcne-fighting

“A traditional Asian herb that calms sensitive skin, fights acne, and reduces pores.”

Skin types

Sensitive, Oily

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

0.5–5%

What it does

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a medicinal herb widely used in traditional Korean and Chinese medicine. In skincare, its extract contains artemisinin, terpenes, and flavonoids that deliver anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant benefits. It is particularly popular in Korean skincare (K-beauty) for calming sensitive and acne-prone skin, reducing redness, and minimising pore appearance. It also has mild astringent properties.

Benefits

Anti-inflammatory — soothes redness and reactive skin
Antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria
Antioxidant flavonoids protect from environmental damage
Mildly astringent — reduces pore appearance and controls sebum
Well-tolerated by sensitive skin

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After toning, before moisturiser

Good for

Sensitive skinOily skinCombination skinAcne-prone skin

Works well with

Centella Asiatica ›Niacinamide ›Tea Tree Oil ›Green Tea Extract ›

Heads up

⚠May cause allergic reactions in those with ragweed or daisy family allergies
⚠Extract potency varies significantly across formulations

How to use

Apply as an essence, toner, or serum after cleansing. Suitable for morning and evening. Patch test first if you have known sensitivity to plants in the Asteraceae family.

Typical concentration: 0.5–5% extract