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Achillea Millefolium Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, cleansing, fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Yarrow oil. Achillea Millefolium Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae

What does it do?

Achillea Millefolium Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-seborrheic

    helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

  • Refreshing

    provides a cooling, refreshing sensation on skin

  • Soothing

    helps calm irritated or sensitive skin

  • Tonic

    provides a toning effect on skin or scalp — generally tightening or refreshing

EU regulatory status

Achillea Millefolium Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Achillea Millefolium Oil?

Achillea Millefolium Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Yarrow oil. Achillea Millefolium Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae

Is Achillea Millefolium Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Achillea Millefolium Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Achillea Millefolium Oil do in cosmetic products?

Achillea Millefolium Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, cleansing, fragrance, perfuming, refreshing, soothing, tonic.

What is the CAS number of Achillea Millefolium Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Achillea Millefolium Oil is 8022-07-9 / 84082-83-7.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010