Achillea millefolium (Blue Yarrow) oil
AKA “blue yarrow oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Achillea millefolium (Blue Yarrow) oil
AKA: Blue yarrow oil
Oil · Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Soothing
Fragrance
Not Clean
Achillea millefolium (blue yarrow) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as antidandruff, cleansing, masking.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Herb
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8022-07-9 / 84082-83-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Antidandruff
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Refreshing
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
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
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR