Blue Tansy
Blue Tansy, or Tanacetum annuum, is a wildflower that grows abundantly in nearly every temperate region of the world. It’s popular for its gentle cleansing and calming properties.
Blue tansy has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties that help to diminish bacteria on the skin, which results in a brighter, clearer complexion. Its calming properties aid in reducing redness. It’s even been shown to have some potential medicinal benefits, including preventing cancerous cell replication (1).
Overall, blue tansy is a great addition to a healing skincare routine. It can even be applied after treatment or service to amp up healing.
What is blue tansy?
It’s a plant-based, sustainable option for soothing and cleansing the skin. This wildflower grows quickly and is invasive in most areas. The extract or concentrated essential oil can kill bacteria and gently cleanse sensitive skin types.
Tanacetum has natural antifungal and antibacterial properties that help treat skin infections or acne caused by bacteria and fungi. Reduced infection brings clarity and brightens the skin. Blue tansy oil also has natural skin-brightening properties that help reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, or uneven skin tone. It imparts a healthy glow and radiance to the skin.
What is blue tansy used for?
Calm irritated skin
Antibacterial and anti-fungal
Brightening and clarifying
The high chamazulene concentration is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It soothes irritated skin, reduces redness, and calms inflammation caused by acne, eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea.
The antioxidant can help slow down the aging process. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots and improves skin elasticity. Essential fatty acids help restore the skin's moisture barrier. It locks in moisture and hydrates the skin.
Blue tansy oil has natural skin-brightening properties that help reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, or uneven skin tone. It imparts a healthy glow and radiance to the skin.
Aromatically, Blue tansy oil has a sweet, floral, and herbaceous scent that creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere. It has aromatherapy benefits that help reduce stress, anxiety, or insomnia.
How to incorporate blue tansy into your skincare routine
While blue tansy oil is a natural and effective ingredient, it’s important to do an allergy test by putting a small drop of the ingredient on the inside of your wrist. You are good to go if there is no reaction after 24 hours!
I love the Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule by Earth Harbor. It contains blue tansy and skin-nourishing spirulina. This blend aims to brighten and balance the complexion and has supportive blueberry oil, nourishing olive squalane, hydrating watermelon oil, and antioxidant-rich rosehip seed oil.
An ampoule is used like a vitamin, a small burst of supportive nutrients. You can apply it directly on the skin after cleansing or as a booster with your moisturizing lotion.
Coté, Héloïse et al. “Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antibiotic, and Cytotoxic Activities of Tanacetum vulgare L. Essential Oil and Its Constituents.” Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 4,2 34. 25 May. 2017, doi:10.3390/medicines4020034