Blue Tansy Oil Uses and Benefits

Blue tansy—also referred to as Moroccan tansy—is an annual, yellow-flowered Mediterranean plant found in northern Morocco. Steam distilled to perfection, this plant yields a rich and decadent essential oil with abundant benefits.

Chamazulene, a chemical component in Blue Tansy essential oil, provides the oil’s characteristic indigo color. Camphor, another chemical component, may soothe the skin when applied topically. And the sabinene content may help promote the appearance of healthy, glowing skin. When diffused, Blue Tansy essential oil fills any room with a sweet aroma.

Blue Tansy is very pleasing on its own, but it’s also a key ingredient in several of your favourite doTERRA products, including Deep Blue^® essential oil blend, Balance^® essential oil blend, and doTERRA Essential Skincare Eye Cream.

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What Does Blue Tansy Smell Like?

Blue Tansy has a distinct, captivating scent that’s as vibrant as its vivid blue colour. With its sweet, fruity notes and floral undertones, Blue Tansy has an aroma unlike any other essential oil. You may recognize Blue Tansy for its soft, calming scent profile in some of your favourite blends like Balance. One of the best ways to enjoy this refreshing, one-of-a-kind fragrance is through diffusion or simply inhaling from the bottle.

Is Blue Tansy Good for the Skin?

Blue Tansy essential oil is a prized ingredient in high-end skincare products thanks to its ability to promote a glowing, youthful complexion. This is due to one of its main chemical constituents sabinene, which holds valuable skincare benefits.

Blue Tansy also contains camphor, a chemical compound renowned for its cooling effects when used on skin. Applied topically, Blue Tansy is soothing after a workout, making it the perfect addition to a massage lotion.

How do I use Blue Tansy Oil?

• Skincare: Add a couple drops of Blue Tansy to your favourite moisturizer or cleanser and apply to targeted areas to help soothe dry skin and promote a radiant looking complexion.

• Spa Night: Add several drops of Blue Tansy oil and Epsom salts to a tub of warm water to turn your next bath into a luxurious at-home spa experience.

• Soap and Bath Products: Because of its brilliant, blue color, Blue Tansy oil can act as a vibrant naturally sourced colourant accompanied by a pleasant fragrance. Mix up your bathroom routine by making your own soap, bath salts, or sugar scrubs using Blue Tansy oil to create a lovely combination of blue colour and a pleasing, mellow aroma.

• Soothing Massage: After a workout, combine Blue Tansy with a carrier oil and rub on targeted areas for a soothing post-workout massage.

• Diffusion: Add three to four drops of Blue Tansy oil to your diffuser to create a relaxing, mellow environment.

Due to Blue Tansy’s dark color, this oil should be diluted prior to use to ensure it does not stain skin, fabric, or other surfaces.

Fun Facts

• Despite its name, blue tansy flowers are actually a vibrant shade of yellow. During the steam-distillation process, the compound chamazulene is formed, giving Blue Tansy its intense blue colour.

• The blue tansy plant belongs to the same family as chamomile, earning it the nickname “Moroccan Blue Chamomile.”

• It takes approximately 3 pounds of blue tansy plant to produce 5 mL of Blue Tansy essential oil.

Where Does Blue Tansy Oil Come From?

Blue Tansy oil is sourced in northern Morocco, where the ocean breezes and subtropical climate create ideal growing conditions for the blue tansy plant. doTERRA Blue Tansy is distilled from the flowers, leaves, and stems of the blue tansy plant, an aromatic Mediterranean plant in the daisy family with tiny yellow flowers that grow in tight clusters.

What Essential Oils Blend Well with Blue Tansy?

Blue Tansy essential oil possesses a harmonious aromatic profile that is complemented by other essential oils like Geranium oil, Clary Sage oil, Petitgrain oil, Lavender oil, Juniper Berry oil, Spearmint oil, and Ylang Ylang oil.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. May stain surfaces and fabrics. For external use only.