Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Calms the Nervous System
An All-Round Wellbeing Booster
Benefits Skin Health

Exotic, Floral and Sweet.

Meaning “flower of flowers”, Ylang Ylang oil is produced from the flowers of the tree native to tropical Asia. It is a renowned perfumery ingredient thanks to its complex scent.

 

 

Ylang Ylang originated in Indonesia, from the Moluccan archipelago in the east, being used in folk medicine and skin creams for thousands of years. The oil was introduced in the 19^th Century, being first distilled in the Philippines in 1860 by a German sailor, Albertus Schwenger. In the early 20^th Century, when its medicinal properties were discovered by a French chemist, Ylang Ylang was used as a remedy for typhus, malaria and intestinal infections. Today, it is popular in perfumery and continues to be used for its health-enhancing properties.      

- Calms the Nervous System

- An All-Round Wellbeing Booster

- Benefits Skin Health

Being used for centuries to promote calm, Ylang Ylang has been discovered in studies to influence processes in the hippocampus region of the brain and the production of serotonin. It helps to soothe anxiety with its sedative effects, while also being gently uplifting. It helps counter poor sleep, shock and fatigue.

     

Certain compounds present in Ylang Ylang, known as phytochemicals, present a strong antifungal and antimicrobial activity. This in turn boosts immune function and helps to lower inflammation. It’s especially beneficial to the circulatory system as it is thought to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow and reduce an abnormally rapid heartbeat.

     

Not just a luxurious fragrance, Ylang Ylang suits all skin types. It contains a compound called terpenoids that work as a natural treatment for skin disorders. Balancing and regulating oil production, Ylang Ylang brings calm to oily and blemish-prone skin, but also prevents excessive dryness and maintains hydration.

    

     

Aromatherapy – Add to a diffuser to bring an uplifting but soothing environment into the home.

Bath – Add to a dispersant to prepare the mind and body for sleep.

Massage – Add drops to a carrier oil to boost circulation and instil calm.

Cleaning – Follow a trusted recipe to utilise its antifungal and strong antimicrobial qualities.

Skincare – Add to a base lotion or oil as a cleanser or a skin treat.

Candles and Soaps – Suitable as a middle note for blends.

       

          

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