Blue Tansy: The Calm in the Storm
(Especially When Your Skin’s Acting Up)
Let’s talk about breakouts.
Not the little ones after a sugar rush or a long flight—but the kind that show up like clockwork. Around your cycle. Along your jawline. Inflamed, painful, persistent.
Hormonal acne isn’t just a “skin thing.” It’s tied to your body’s natural rhythms, your stress levels, your sleep, your gut. And if you’re like so many of us, you’ve tried a drawer full of products that either do too much—or not enough.
That’s where Blue Tansy comes in.
What is Blue Tansy?
Blue Tansy is a rare, powerfully soothing essential oil derived from the Moroccan chamomile plant (Tanacetum annuum). Its vibrant deep blue color comes from a compound called chamazulene, which is released during steam distillation—and is the secret behind its calming superpowers.
But this oil isn’t just pretty—it’s a proven anti-inflammatory, deeply loved in skin care for its ability to bring reactive, stressed-out skin back into balance.
Why It Helps Hormonal Acne
Hormonal acne usually shows up as deep, cystic blemishes—especially along the chin and jaw. It’s driven by internal imbalances, but the inflammation, redness, and swelling? That’s where Blue Tansy shines.
Here's what the research and experience tell us:
1. It soothes inflammation.
Chamazulene + sabinene (a lesser-known compound in Blue Tansy) work together to calm redness, swelling, and irritation—making breakouts look and feel less angry.
2. It’s antibacterial + antimicrobial.
Blue Tansy helps fight acne-causing bacteria on the skin’s surface, without stripping it or triggering dryness like harsh treatments can.
3. It calms stressed skin—and stressed minds.
Its subtle, sweet, herbaceous scent doesn’t just feel luxurious—it’s been studied for its calming effects on the nervous system, making it perfect for those flare-ups that come with anxiety, cortisol spikes, or sleepless nights.
4. It supports healing without clogging pores.
Blue Tansy is gentle and non-comedogenic, making it ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin types looking to soothe breakouts and support a healthy skin barrier.
A Botanical Friend for Cyclical Skin
Your skin changes throughout your cycle.
Your needs shift throughout the month.
Blue Tansy is a botanical that understands that rhythm—offering calm when everything feels a little out of balance.
In our formulations, we pair Blue Tansy with other hormone-loving plant allies like evening primrose, green tea oil, and chamomile to support the skin and soul in every phase.
A Note From Us
We created products at Butter & Sage not to “fix” your skin—but to support it with what it truly needs: gentle, consistent nourishment. Blue Tansy is part of that philosophy. A quiet, powerful plant that reminds your skin it’s safe to soften, to heal, and to glow—on its own time.
You’re not alone in your skin journey.
And your skin doesn’t need to be perfect to be loved.
Want to try Blue Tansy in your routine?
You can find it in our calming blends crafted specifically for sensitive and hormonal skin.
With love,
Candice
Butter & Sage Skin Apothecary
Grounded skincare for your real, beautiful life.