Achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract

AKA: Common yarrow, Yarrow
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems 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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Yarrow has been used across European, Middle Eastern, and Asian traditional medicine for over 2,000 years as a vulnerary (wound-healing plant) and for skin care. The whole plant extract was valued for anti-inflammatory and astringent properties in folk skincare preparations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR