Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract
INCI: ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT
Also known as: Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract
A botanical extract with antioxidant and hydrating properties derived from yarrow
At a glance
Best For Skin Types
All
Addresses
Effective Concentrations
0.5-10%
Usage Frequency
Daily
What Is Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract?
Achillea millefolium flower extract is derived from yarrow, a flowering plant traditionally used in herbal preparations. The extract contains several active compounds including flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, and coumarins, which contribute to its skincare function.
In cosmetic formulations, this ingredient serves primarily as an antioxidant and humectant. Humectants work by drawing moisture into the skin, whilst antioxidants help protect against free radical damage from environmental stressors.
Benefits for Your Skin
How It Works
The flavonoids and other polyphenolic compounds in yarrow extract possess antioxidant properties, meaning they can donate electrons to unstable free radical molecules and render them harmless. This helps reduce oxidative stress within the skin.
As a humectant, the extract attracts water molecules from the environment and deeper skin layers, binding them to the stratum corneum to improve skin hydration and feel.
Clinical Evidence & References
Limited clinical evidence exists specifically for Achillea millefolium flower extract in skincare. The ingredient has been used historically in cosmetic formulations and is generally recognised for antioxidant and conditioning properties, though robust human studies demonstrating efficacy are scarce.
Safety assessments have identified various constituents within the plant extract (including certain volatile oils and coumarins) that warrant consideration in formulation. When used at typical cosmetic concentrations, the ingredient is considered acceptable, though formulators are advised to be mindful of total concentrations of potentially reactive components in multi-botanical products.
How to Use
Yarrow extract is most commonly found in serums, toners, and moisturisers rather than leave-on treatments requiring high concentrations. It works well alongside other antioxidants and hydrating ingredients. Since this is typically a supporting ingredient rather than a primary active, you need not adjust your routine around it—simply use your product as directed.
Safety & Precautions
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT
- EC Number
- 282-030-6
- Function
- Antioxidant, Humectant
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