Achillea millefolium (Blue Yarrow) oil
AKA “Blue Yarrow Oil
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Achillea millefolium (Blue Yarrow) oil
AKA: Blue Yarrow Oil
Essential Oil · Astringent | Cleanser | Fragrance | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Astringent
Essential Oil
Clean
Blue yarrow oil helps cleanse and refine skin while soothing irritation. This European herb has been used in beauty for its gentle, balancing properties.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Herb
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8022-07-9 / 84082-83-7
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Europe, temperate regions. Sourced from Achillea millefolium, a flowering herb in the Asteraceae family native to Europe and temperate regions. Extracted through steam distillation of the dried aerial plant parts.
Plant Source
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Herb
Function
Astringent | Cleanser | Fragrance | Soothing
Benefits
Soothes Skin
Traditional Use
Yarrow has been used in European traditional medicine for over 2,000 years as a healing herb for wounds and inflamed skin. Historically valued in folk skincare for its astringent and soothing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
No
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR