Dried capillary wormwood (Inje-ssuk) – popular K-beauty ingredient with claimed soothing effects. Contains chlorogenic acid; evidence is in vitro.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
Traditional Korean ingredient. No topical RCTs. Wormwood cross-reacts with ragweed and other Asteraceae.
Artemisia Capillaris Powder (Korean 인진쑥) is dried and finely milled aerial parts of wormwood. A less refined and less standardized form than the extract. Use and composition – see extract. Where applied. K-beauty powder masks (5–50%), mixed with water or essence immediately before use. Marketing positioning – 'traditional Korean natural mask'. Evidence base. Weak, same as for the extract. The effect may partly be due to mechanical exfoliation. Safety. The coarser form (mechanical particles) raises irritation risk vs the extract. Cross-allergy with Asteraceae possible. Pregnancy and lactation – use with caution. Same restrictions as for the extract. Realistic take. A K-beauty marketing ingredient with traditional reputation and weak clinical base.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
ModeratePregnancy
CautionSuitable for
Use with caution
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Artemisia Capillaris Powder should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
Artemisia Capillaris Powder suits: normal, oily, combination. Use with caution in: sensitive.
Dried capillary wormwood (Inje-ssuk) – popular K-beauty ingredient with claimed soothing effects.
The INCI name is Artemisia Capillaris Powder.
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