Common Name(s): Helichrysum cera,immortelle wax,curry plant flower wax
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides anti-aging and skin soothing benefits from the waxy extract of immortelle flowers.
Why It's Used: Helichrysum angustifolium (immortelle/everlasting/curry plant) is renowned for its potent anti-aging and wound-healing properties; the wax fraction concentrates lipophilic actives including alpha-curcumene and arzanol.
How It Works: Arzanol (pyrazole-chalcone, unique to h. italicum/angustifolium) inhibits 5-lipoxygenase and cox-2 providing potent anti-inflammatory effect; alpha-curcumene from helichrysum essential oil provides anti-allergenic and antimicrobial activity; the wax concentrates these lipophilic compounds.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,scar care,skin renewal products,premium botanical formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Anti-inflammatory,skin conditioning,wound healing
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Helichrysum angustifolium flowers; natural plant origin; mediterranean region. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; helichrysum is among the gentlest anti-aging botanicals.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Rosehip oil,bakuchiol,other anti-aging botanicals,vitamin c
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Helichrysum italicum/angustifolium is notable for producing arzanol, one of the most potent plant-derived anti-inflammatory compounds (ic50 for 5-lox at 0.36 μm); the cera (wax) form concentrates lipophilic arzanol and alpha-curcumene; used in premium anti-aging and scar treatment formulas.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary