Helichrysum

AKA: Helichrysum italicum, Immortelle, Curry plant
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Mediterranean
Not Clean
Helichrysum Angustifolium Cera is a wax obtained from the Everlasting, Helichrysum angustifolium, Compositae
CAS #
90045-56-0
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern medicine for wound healing and inflammation. Known as 'immortelle' in herbal medicine, it has been valued in folk remedies for skin conditions and circulation for centuries.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR