Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
What Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil is & what it does
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, often called blue tansy oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil from the Moroccan tansy flower, named for the deep blue chamazulene it contains. In cosmetics it is generally used for its soothing and calming reputation and its scent. As an essential oil it is used sparingly, and because it is a botanical aromatic it can be a sensitizer for some users at higher levels. It is not a UV filter and has no specific concerns flagged in this catalog.
What is Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil?
It is the essential oil of Moroccan blue tansy, distilled from the flowers and known for the deep blue chamazulene it contains. It is used as a soothing, aromatic botanical oil.
What does Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil do in skincare?
It is generally included for its calming reputation and its scent, and as an essential oil it is used in small amounts. It is not a UV filter.
Is Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low levels used, though as an aromatic essential oil it can be a sensitizer for some people. Those with reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin may prefer to patch test.
Sunscreens with Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Realbarrier Aqua Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++
94/100
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Realbarrier Aqua Soothing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
91/100
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Acure Seriously Soothing Spf Day Cream Spf 30
71/100
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Acure Radically Rejuvenating SPF Day Cream
71/100