Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
キク花エキス (Kiku-hana ekisu)
Also known as: Chrysanthemum Extract, Kiku Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | キク花エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | キク花エキス, 菊花エキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Chrysanthemum morifolium) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Antioxidant, Soothing |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. |
The chrysanthemum — kiku — is the Japanese imperial flower and a pervasive motif in Japanese art, decoration, and traditional medicine. As a cosmetic ingredient, kiku flower extract carries a long heritage of use in eye-care and skin-calming applications.
Classification
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Face toners and essences
- Eye-care products
- Traditional herbal tea
What it is
Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract is produced by water or hydro-alcoholic extraction of Chrysanthemum morifolium flowers. The extract contains luteolin, apigenin, chlorogenic acid, and other polyphenols along with essential oil constituents.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, kiku flower extract appears in face toners, essences, and eye-area products. The ingredient is often used in product lines referencing Japanese traditional botanical heritage.
In folk tradition, dried edible chrysanthemum flowers are eaten in salads and used in tea. Some varieties are specifically cultivated as food chrysanthemums.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Cosmetic use is permitted under the JSCI dictionary.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Widely used in Chinese traditional preparations. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
| Korea | Permitted under KFDA / MFDS. |
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Related ingredients
References
- JSCI labeling name directory — キク花エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.