Description
"Ylang Ylang Essential Oil" is steam-distilled from the fragrant flowers of Cananga odorata, a tropical tree from Southeast Asia. Known for its rich, floral scent, this oil is widely used in perfumery, relaxation, and wellness applications to promote emotional balance, reduce stress, and enhance mood. It pairs beautifully with jasmine, bergamot, and sandalwood for indulgent, aromatic experiences. Its exotic fragrance ensures its continued role in luxurious beauty and well-being applications.
Category
Single Oils
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Color
Clear
Aroma Family
Floral
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Botanical Name
Cananga odorata
Common Names
Perfume Tree, Fragrant Cananga, Macassar-Oil Plant, Ilang-Ilang
Directions For Use
Diffuse 4 drops of ylang ylang essential oil to create a sweet and floral atmosphere. For topical use, dilute 5 drops with 10 ml of carrier oil before application. Follow specific brand recommendations for safe internal use.
Diffuse 4 drops of ylang ylang essential oil to create a sweet and floral atmosphere. For topical use, dilute 5 drops with 10 ml of carrier oil before application. Follow specific brand recommendations for safe internal use.
Oil Applications
Topically, ylang ylang essential oil promotes healthy skin by reducing signs of aging, irritation, and inflammation. It regulates oily skin, retains moisture in dry skin, and supports skin renewal. In hair care, it strengthens hair, adds shine, and prevents dandruff. Internally, it boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, aids digestion, and helps manage high blood pressure. In aromatherapy, it relieves stress, uplifts mood, enhances libido as an aphrodisiac, and is widely used in perfumery.
Topically, ylang ylang essential oil promotes healthy skin by reducing signs of aging, irritation, and inflammation. It regulates oily skin, retains moisture in dry skin, and supports skin renewal. In hair care, it strengthens hair, adds shine, and prevents dandruff. Internally, it boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, aids digestion, and helps manage high blood pressure. In aromatherapy, it relieves stress, uplifts mood, enhances libido as an aphrodisiac, and is widely used in perfumery.
Main Constituents
Germacrene D, β-Caryophyllene, Farnesene, Linalol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Geranial, Benzyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, Pinene
Properties
Ylang Ylang essential oil offers aphrodisiac, antidepressant, anti-seborrheic, antiseptic, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, and sedative properties. Its benefits make it ideal for skin care, emotional well-being, and promoting relaxation.
Aromatic Profile
Ylang ylang essential oil features a sweet, floral, spicy, and rich aroma, delivering a luxurious and calming sensory experience.
Safety Considerations
Ylang ylang essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children, and consult a physician if pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its estrogenic properties, avoid use in cases of endometriosis or estrogen-sensitive cancers.
Ylang ylang essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children, and consult a physician if pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its estrogenic properties, avoid use in cases of endometriosis or estrogen-sensitive cancers.
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References
Blends Well With
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