Ylang ylang essential oil is extracted from the star-shaped flowers of the tropical ylang ylang tree. It is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy, and has also played an important role in religious and wedding ceremonies for centuries. Due to its rich, sweet aroma and protective properties, it is often found in luxury hair and skin care products. Ylang ylang is also known to have calming and mood-enhancing effects.
Primary Benefits
Due to its fragrant aroma, ylang ylang essential oil is also popular as an ingredient in perfumes and hair care products.
It was already widely used in ancient cultures.
Its instantly recognizable, distinctive aroma calms and improves mood.
Healthy hair
This pleasant essential oil is often found in hair care products due to its many beneficial effects. Rich in natural ingredients that support healthy hair, ylang ylang essential oil will make your hair radiate health and beauty. If you don't want the heat from daily hairstyling to visibly damage your hair, massage ylang ylang essential oil into your scalp!
Uses
Place one drop of ylang ylang essential oil on your wrist for a pleasantly sweet perfume, or blend it with bergamot essential oil for an even more floral scent.
Mix ylang ylang essential oil with dōTERRA fractionated coconut oil to create a nourishing hair mask.
Apply ylang ylang essential oil for its calming, mood-enhancing effects.
Add two drops of oil mixed with Epsom salt to your hot bath for easier relaxation.
Directions for Use
For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bathing, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. As a perfume, mix 1 drop with 10 drops carrier oil. For external use only.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Sourcing
Ylang ylang originates from the island of Nosy Be, located off the northwest coast of Madagascar. The hot, humid climate of Madagascar is extremely favorable for the ylang ylang tree.
Ylang ylang trees grow quickly. They can reach a height of up to 12 meters, but to facilitate harvesting and increase flower yield, the trees are usually pruned to not exceed three meters. The essential oil is extracted by distillation from the small flowers growing on the trees. Ylang ylang trees must grow for three to four years before their flowers can be harvested for the first time, but after that, they will produce flowers for 30 or more years. Properly maintained trees yield up to 10 kg of fresh flowers annually. The mature flowers turn a yellowish hue when they are ready for harvest. Although flowers bloom year-round, the main harvest season is from April to June, immediately after the rainy season. Harvesters (mostly women) pick the flowers by hand in the early morning hours when the flowers open and their sweet scent becomes noticeable. Distillation of the flowers must take place within 24 hours of picking, otherwise they lose their aroma, and the yield of essential oil from distillation decreases. Distillation lasts 18–24 hours. Due to the significant amount of flowers required to produce the oil, the entire process requires a serious, collective effort.
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