An extract obtained from the common yarrow. It is full of astringent and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that help with inflamed skin and wound healing, have soothing and refreshing effects on the skin, and give the product a fresh, green, and spicy scent.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Anti-Seborrheic,
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-seborrheic ingredients help to treat seborrheic dermatitis.
Anti-Seborrheic,
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-seborrheic ingredients help to treat seborrheic dermatitis.
Astringent,
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Astringent,
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Refreshing
Refreshing
Refreshing ingredients leave the skin feeling refreshed and 'awake'.
Refreshing
Refreshing
Refreshing ingredients leave the skin feeling refreshed and 'awake'.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Achillea millefolium extract is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the common yarrow, a widespread plant in the entire Northern hemisphere.
The extract is full of astringent and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that help with inflamed skin and wound healing, have soothing and refreshing effects on the skin, and give the skincare product a fresh, green, and somewhat spicy scent.
Yarrow has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries, mainly for the treatment of battle wounds, pain, and fevers.
The plant contains flavonoids, tannins, salicylic acid (which have anti-inflammatory properties), and many different nice-smelling volatile compounds, out of which the most important is achillicin. When steam-distilled, achillicin slightly changes its structure and becomes dark blue and very similar to chamazulene, the anti-inflammatory and nice-smelling compound from German chamomile flowers.
Science
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Ali, S. I., Gopalakrishnan, B., & Venkatesalu, V. (2017). Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Achillea millefolium L.: A Review. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 31(8), 1140–1161.
