A volatile oil from the flowers of Moroccan blue tansy, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Tanacetum annuum flower oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Tanacetum annuum, a plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae) known as Moroccan blue tansy. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as face oils and other skin 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.
It comes from a different plant than common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.