Feverfew Extract

Feverfew Extract Description

Feverfew extract can be potentially skin sensitizing 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 feverfew, it’s best to contact the company to confirm that the feverfew in their products is parthenolide-free.

Feverfew also goes by the names _Tanacetum parthenium_ and _Chrysanthemum parthenium._