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Blue Yarrow Flower Wax CO₂ Extract (Achillea millefolium)
Blue Yarrow Flower Wax CO₂ Extract (Achillea millefolium)
Blue yarrow flower CO₂ wax · Herbal, green and softly camphoraceous
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Overview
Blue Yarrow Flower Wax CO₂ Extract is a striking and highly specialized botanical wax derived from the flowering tops of Achillea millefolium, extracted using supercritical CO₂ technology. This solvent-free process preserves the most delicate aromatic constituents of the flowers while concentrating their natural waxes and azulene-rich compounds into a stable, full-spectrum extract. The result is a deep, naturally blue wax, prized both for its exceptional aroma and its dramatic visual presence in formulations.
Blue yarrow has a long history of use in traditional European herbalism and natural perfumery. Its characteristic blue color arises from azulenes, compounds formed during extraction from precursor sesquiterpenes. The CO₂ extraction method is particularly effective at preserving these azulenes, resulting in a wax with intense coloration and superior stability compared to steam-distilled materials.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Achillea millefolium L.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Common name: Blue yarrow
- INCI: Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
- Appearance: Solid deep-blue wax
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
- Melting point: 45–55 °C
- Solubility: Oil-, alcohol- and butter-soluble; water-insoluble
- Perfumery role: Middle; with a soft fixative
Aromatic Profile
Complex herbal and softly camphoraceous with fresh green facets, subtle floral sweetness, earthy depth and faint balsamic warmth.
Composition & Formulation
A botanical wax for anhydrous cosmetic and fragrance formulations.
Technical Details
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
Formulation Notes
- Melt gently into the oil phase of anhydrous formulations
- Use to add structure and botanical character
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place
Applications
Cosmetic Formulation
- Balms and anhydrous body products
- Solid perfumes and fragrance bases
- Texture and structure in oil-based formulations
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air.
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