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ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS 84082-83-7 / ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC

Achillea Millefolium Extract is a multi-functional botanical, clinically shown to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pores while enhancing epidermal thickness. It also offers soothing, antioxidant, and astringent benefits for comprehensive skin rejuvenation.

Summary

soothing antioxidant astringent rejuvenating anti-inflammatory pore-refining

Science

Mechanism of Action

It acts as a rejuvenating agent by increasing epidermal thickness and upregulating differentiation markers like filaggrin, promoting a stronger skin barrier. Additionally, it functions as a natural astringent to tighten pores and provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 1–2%
Optimal

2%

Key findings

  1. 01 A 2% extract significantly improved wrinkles and pores, increasing epidermal thickness by 10% and upregulating differentiation markers.
  2. 02 A 1% concentration was optimal for keratinocyte and fibroblast viability, demonstrating synergistic SPF enhancement in nanoemulsions.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4 – 6
0 7 14

Stability

Best stability is observed in hydroglycolic or glycol-based systems, enhancing bioavailability, typically around pH 5.0 in nanoemulsions.

Synergies

  • Synergistic SPF enhancement when combined with chemical filters.

Conflicts

  • Highly alkaline environments (may degrade phenolic components)
  • Strong oxidizers

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
0.04%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel concluded it is safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing, with maximum reported use concentration in leave-on products at 0.04%. Potential sensitizers like linalool are constituents of concern.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable botanical ingredient offering scientifically supported anti-aging and pore-refining benefits, suitable for various skin types when formulated carefully within safety guidelines.

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