Myrrh is Golden, Tansy is Blue—Nature’s True Colors & What They Do

Joanie Strain
9 hours ago
3 min read

**Myrrh is Golden, Tansy is Blue—Nature’s Natural Colors Know Just What To Do**

No synthetic dyes. No colorants. Just raw, botanical beauty doing what it does best—healing in full color.

At Luxe Apothecary Shoppe, we believe in letting plants speak for themselves. And when they do? They speak in shades. From bold blues to glowing golds, these hues aren't just pretty—they’re powerful indicators of what each oil was born to do.

Let’s take a tour of some of our favorite naturally colored oils and what their true colors say about their healing mission, their natural assignment:

💙 Blue = Calm & Soothe

Blue Tansy and German Chamomile don’t just look dreamy—they act dreamy.

Their rich blue hue comes from chamazulene, a soothing, anti-inflammatory compound created during distillation.
These oils are your go-to for redness, irritation, eczema, and stressed-out skin.

Blue = Chill. Blue = Calm. Blue = Your skin’s deep breath.

💛 Gold = Glow & Heal

Oils like Turmeric, Helichrysum, and Myrrh radiate a golden hue—and for good reason.

Gold-toned oils are often anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and deeply restorative.
These are the heavy-hitters for scar fading, wound healing, and boosting cellular renewal.

Gold = Healing light. Gold = Glow-up in a bottle.

🧡 Orange = Rejuvenate & Protect

If it looks like sunshine, chances are it acts like sunshine for your skin.

Sea Buckthorn’s deep orange color comes from its high beta-carotene and antioxidant content.
It helps with cell turnover, hydration, and skin tone, especially for mature or depleted skin.

Orange = Revive. Orange = Feed your face (literally).

💚 Green = Balance & Ground

Earthy green-hued oils like Petitgrain and Patchouli bring balance—emotionally and physically.

Green oils often offer clarity, sebum balancing, and grounding effects.
They’re wonderful for combination or oily skin, and great for a stressed-out mind.

Green = Balance. Green = Calm roots, clear skin.

🤎 Amber & Resin = Strength & Protection

Oils like Myrrh, Copaiba, and Frankincense wear warm amber tones—think deep wisdom and protection.

These resins are known for anti-aging, skin barrier repair, and emotional centering.
They're used in rituals for a reason—they hold space.

Amber = Sacred strength. Amber = Ancient healing.

🌈 Color is the Clue. Nature is the Guide.

When you open a Luxe blend and see a golden shimmer or a hint of blue, that’s nature’s way of saying:

“I've got this.”

These colors aren’t cosmetic—they’re functional and alive. They reflect the active compounds at work, and each batch may vary slightly, depending on harvest, soil, or season. And we love that.

✨ Luxe Tip:

Shake before use. These beautiful oils aren’t bound with synthetic agents. A little separation? Totally natural. Think of it as your daily ritual—a gentle swirl to reawaken the magic.