Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Essential Oil, certified organic

Yarrow essential oil intensely soothes reactive, sensitive, and redness-prone skin, supporting its regeneration and comfort thanks to its high chamazulene content. Additionally, in aromatherapy, it has a harmonizing and emotionally stabilizing effect, helping with tension and nervous system overload.

Common Yarrow (Blue) Organic Essential Oil (Achillea millefolium)

Certified Organic Blue Yarrow Essential Oil – High Chamazulene 7.3%

Certified organic common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) essential oil, obtained from the leaves and flowering tops of plants organically grown in the Chalkidiki region and steam-distilled. An interesting batch of organic Yarrow with high chamazulene content of 7.3% (hence its deep blue color and strong soothing properties). The GC profile is very "skin-friendly," with fresh monoterpene accords: sabinene 17.06%, β-pinene 12.55%, high sesquiterpene content: germacrene D 14.2%, β-caryophyllene 12.86%, with a hint of 1.8-cineole 4.54% and trace ketones.

Our blue yarrow with 7.3% chamazulene and a wealth of sesquiterpenes (germacrene D, β-caryophyllene); exceptionally soothing for reactive and redness-prone skin.

Product properties

• Country of origin: Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia
• Plant part: Flowering tops and leaves
• Cultivation: Certified organic
• Organic compound groups: Monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes
• Botanical family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Therapeutic properties

• Intensely soothing for reactive and sensitive skin
• Reduces redness and irritation
• Regenerates and supports the skin barrier
• Balancing for combination and oily skin
• Toning for blood vessels
• Harmonizing and emotionally stabilizing
• Supports relief from nervous system tension

Scent profile

• Aroma: herbaceous, camphoraceous, rich, with a bittersweet undertone and floral notes
• Scent classification: top to middle
• Appearance: light, liquid
• Color: dark blue

Chemical profile – dominant components

• Sabinene – 17.06%
• Germacrene D – 14.2%
• β-caryophyllene – 12.86%
• β-pinene – 12.55%
• Chamazulene – 7.30%
• 1,5-heptadien-4-one (3,3,6-trimethyl) – 5.21%
• 1,8-cineole – 4.54%
• α-pinene – 3.60%
• Terpinen-4-ol – 3.04%

Application

SOS for reactive/rosacea skin
Soothes redness, "itchy" skin, minor irritations (chamazulene + sesquiterpenes).

Balance and smoothing
For combination/oily skin (germacrene D, β-caryophyllene "comfort" and barrier support).

Scalp
Tonics/serums for sensitive, irritated skin; blends well with rosemary ct verbenone.

Evening rituals
Combines skin soothing with subtle, green relaxation in a diffuser.

Safety

Safety and warnings:

• Drug interactions: Tisserand and Young recommend caution when using yarrow essential oil. They indicate that this oil may interact with drugs metabolized by the CYP2D6 enzyme.
• Neurotoxicity: May exhibit slight neurotoxicity.
• Concentration: The maximum allowable concentration for skin application is 8.6%.
• External use: For external use and room aromatization only.
• Dilution: Dilute before application.
• Damaged skin: Do not apply to damaged skin, near eyes, or mucous membranes.
• Storage: Store tightly sealed, away from heat and light sources.

Storage and shelf life

Shelf life: 5 years

Store in a dark, cool place, away from sunlight.

Blends for yarrow oil

Sensitive skin / redness:

• German Chamomile (blue), Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum), Lavender

Soothing-regenerating serum:

• Frankincense (Boswellia), Geranium, Palmarosa

Capillaries / toning:

• Cypress, Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum), Frankincense

Combination skin balance:

• Niaouli or Eucalyptus Radiata (gently), Tea Tree (trace), Palmarosa

Diffuser relaxation:

• Bergamot, Green/Red Mandarin, Atlas Cedar

Muscles / overload:

• Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary ct. cineole (sparingly), Juniper

Batch information

• Production date: July 2025
• Expiry date: July 2030
• Batch no.: E1001954

Laboratory testing

To ensure full transparency of quality, we provide laboratory documentation for each oil, including GC/MS reports and SDS/MSDS sheets. The tests confirm the authenticity, purity, and chemical profile of each batch, and PDF files and graphical summaries of the composition are published on the product page.

MSDS, GC-MS

Quality assurance – GC/MS and GC/FID tests

Vessel brand essential oils are tested using GC/MS and GC/FID methods, which confirms their authenticity, purity, and consistency with the natural plant profile.

The analysis utilizes gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in SCAN mode to precisely identify each component. Quantitative composition is determined by GC/FID. This ensures that we offer only natural essential oils, without synthetic additives – ideal for professional aromatherapy applications. The distillery specializes in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP). It operates, among others, according to ISO 9001/22000 and Organic/COSMOS standards.

(INCI: Achillea millefolium Oil)