Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Tanacetum Annuum Oil

Soothing/anti-inflammatory essential oil Key active
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Tanacetum Annuum Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Tanacetum Annuum Oil, also known as Blue Tansy oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil from the flowers of the Moroccan plant, valued for its azulene-derived blue color and reported anti-inflammatory and calming properties in cosmetic formulations. It is used in small concentrations in soothing and antioxidant skincare products.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Skin irritationUncommonEssential oils may cause irritation, especially at higher concentrations or on sensitive skin.
Allergic contact dermatitisUncommonAsteraceae/Compositae family plants are known sensitizers in predisposed individuals.
PhotosensitivityRareSome essential oils can increase sensitivity to sunlight, though this is less documented for blue tansy specifically.
Sensitization with repeated useRareComponents such as camphor and other terpenes may contribute to cumulative sensitization.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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