Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract

CHR

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Botanical extract from feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium / Chrysanthemum parthenium) used in cosmetics primarily for soothing and antioxidant support. Its skin benefits are generally attributed to sesquiterpene lactones such as parthenolide; however, parthenolide-depleted extracts are preferred in sensitive-skin products because the intact extract can be a contact sensitizer.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Soothing

Concerns

Allergen

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 89997-65-9

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Avoid in products intended for users with known Asteraceae/Compositae allergies, Use caution with other highly sensitizing botanical extracts in very reactive skin, Use caution in pregnancy due to limited topical safety data and oral feverfew pregnancy concerns

Risks & Warnings

May trigger allergic contact dermatitis, especially in people sensitive to Asteraceae/Compositae plants or ragweed-related allergens. Oral feverfew is associated with bleeding risk and pregnancy concerns; topical data are more limited, so pregnancy use is generally approached cautiously. Patch test if highly reactive skin.

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