Description

Achillea Millefolium Oil is an essential oil extracted from the yarrow plant (Achillea millefolium). Known for its therapeutic and cosmetic benefits, this oil is used in various skincare and aromatherapy applications.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Achillea Millefolium Oil contains:

Chamazulene: A compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Alpha-Pinene: Known for its soothing and antimicrobial effects.
Beta-Caryophyllene: Offers anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits.
Other Terpenes: Including myrcene and limonene, which contribute to the oil's overall therapeutic properties.
The oil is characterized by its complex mixture of volatile compounds, which give it its unique fragrance and therapeutic effects.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear or slightly amber liquid.
Odor: Herbaceous with a distinctive sweet, earthy aroma.
Texture: Lightweight and non-greasy.
Production Process:

The production of Achillea Millefolium Oil involves:

Harvesting: Collecting the yarrow flowers, and sometimes leaves and stems.
Extraction: The oil is usually obtained through steam distillation of the plant material.
Purification: The essential oil is filtered and refined to remove impurities and ensure a pure product.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It helps calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and improve skin tone. Commonly found in facial oils, serums, and creams.
Aromatherapy: Employed for its calming and stress-relieving effects. It can be used in diffusers, massage oils, and bath blends.
Personal Care Products: Included in products such as body lotions and hair treatments to enhance overall skin and hair health.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Generally regarded as safe for topical application, however, like all extracts, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. People with allergies or very sensitive skin should be careful. It is important to ensure that the oil is sourced sustainably and produced without the use of harmful chemicals. Due to its potency, it is recommended to perform a patch test before widespread use and to use it in accordance with guidelines for essential oils to avoid potential skin sensitivities.

INCI Functions:


Adhesive agent. It is one of the methods to improve and optimise the adhesion of the formulation on the skin.

Cleansing agent. Ingredient that cleanses skin without exploiting the surface-active properties that produce a lowering of the surface tension of the stratum corneum.

Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Refreshing. This ingredient is included in cosmetic products to provide a refreshing or toning sensation to the skin and can also help relieve irritation or redness.

Soothing. Ingredient with the task of restoring moisture to the skin, helping in the healing process of irritation, inflammation and skin disorders.
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CAS: 84082-83-7 8022-07-9 EC number 282-030-6