Achillea millefolium extract
AKA: Common yarrow, Yarrow Extract, Achillea Extract, Milfoil Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Achillea Millefolium Extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of the yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-83-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Anti-Seborrheic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Refreshing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
Soothes Skin
Traditional Use
Yarrow has been used in traditional European herbalism for centuries to treat wounds, inflammation, and skin conditions. Medieval healers valued it for its astringent and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR