Tanacetum Parthenium (Feverfew)

Middel

Plant extracts

No known benefits

Tanacetum Parthenium (Feverfew) description

_Tanacetum parthenium_ (commonly known as feverfew) can be potentially sensitising if a specific constituent of the feverfew plant known as parthenolide (technically, sesquiterpene lactone) is present. If the parthenolide is removed from feverfew, it is not a problem for skin and may actually be beneficial because parthenolide-free feverfew has potent skin-soothing properties and can help to diminish redness. If a skin care product contains _Tanacetum parthenium_, it’s best to contact the company to confirm that the feverfew in their products is parthenolide-free. Note: All Paula’s Choice products are parthenolide-free.

Tanacetum Parthenium (Feverfew) references

  • Journal of Dermatological Sciences, December 2013, pages 304-31
  • Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2011, pages 103-110
  • Archives of Dermatologic Research, February 2008, pages 69-80

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ratings af ingredienser

Bedst

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God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

Ukendt

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Ikke ratet

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