INCI name

ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT

Yarrow extract

Anti-seborrheic Cleansing Fragrance Refreshing Skin conditioning Soothing Tonicreviewed

An extract of yarrow leaves and flowers with several CosIng functions.

What it is

Achillea millefolium extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of yarrow, Achillea millefolium, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic, cleansing, fragrance, refreshing, skin-conditioning, soothing and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, toners, cleansers, shampoos and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic: Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
Cleansing: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Refreshing: Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Soothing: Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
Tonic: Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (21)

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