Essential oil - Organic ylang-ylang

• INCI Name: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
• Botanical name: Cananga Odorata
• Extracted plant part: Flowers
• Method of obtaining: Steam distillation

Culture & Origin

Native to the tropics, and more specifically to Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, ylang-ylang is also found in India. It thrives in humid areas, which is why it can also be found in Thailand, Vietnam, as well as the Caribbean and Costa Rica. The distillation of ylang-ylang flowers began in the Philippine Islands in the 1860s. A single tree can produce approximately 3 to 4 kg of flowers per harvest. Also known as Cananga oil, ylang-ylang essential oil is primarily used in perfumery. Its characteristic, powerful, floral, spicy, and slightly camphorated scent is found in the composition of many luxury perfumes designed by Chanel, Givenchy, and Guerlain. In Asia, ylang-ylang can also be used as a culinary flavor, especially in beverages and confectionery.

Health Properties

Calms stress and anxiety:

• An essential oil known for its harmonizing properties, organic ylang-ylang essential oil has a dual effect on the nervous system. It helps to relax while also boosting concentration and vitality.
  To benefit from the anti-stress properties of ylang-ylang essential oil, it is recommended for topical application, diluted in a carrier oil, massaged onto the solar plexus or the inner wrists to promote relaxation.

Supports cardiovascular comfort:

• Thanks to its hypotensive, calming, and sedative properties, organic ylang-ylang essential oil can also be recommended for improving well-being in cases of cardiovascular issues. It will help to naturally calm the heart rate and contribute to maintaining normal blood pressure, especially if these imbalances are caused by stress, anxiety, or panic attacks.

Promotes female well-being:

• Ylang-ylang essential oil is recognized as a natural aphrodisiac, which helps to stimulate libido in both women and men. For this use, it is recommended for diffusion, or incorporated into relaxing massage oils to promote relaxation and awaken the senses.
  It can also act as a support in cases of abundant vaginal discharge, or to alleviate minor intimate discomforts such as menstrual pain.

Soothes tension:

• The relatively high concentration of sesquiterpenes and esters in ylang-ylang essential oil also makes it a natural active ingredient to help soothe the body in cases of tension and inflammation.
  Its relaxing properties on the mind are also useful for the body, especially in cases of chronic tension. Its dual action, both physical muscle relaxant and mental relaxant, makes it a complete and sought-after essential oil for everyday well-being.

Cosmetic Properties

Purifies combination to oily skin:

• Organic ylang-ylang essential oil also has many benefits for caring for all skin types, but particularly for combination to oily skin. Its antibacterial properties deeply purify the skin, balance sebum production, and limit the appearance of imperfections such as blackheads and acne breakouts.

Cares for mature and dry skin:

• The healing and antioxidant properties of organic ylang-ylang essential oil are also popular in facial care for dry and mature skin.
  Antioxidants indeed limit the formation of free radicals responsible for skin aging and the appearance of signs of aging.
  Organic ylang-ylang essential oil is therefore recommended in combination with other natural active ingredients such as vegetable oils or aloe vera to protect the skin from dryness and dehydration. The fragrant scent of ylang-ylang will also bring a very sensory and exhilarating aspect to your homemade skincare, ideal for relaxing at the end of the day and promoting sleep.

Helps prevent hair loss:

• While ylang-ylang essential oil works wonders on the skin, it can also contribute to beautiful hair! Fortifying, it brings softness and shine to your hair care. It can notably be used to combat hair loss, nourish dry hair and prevent the appearance of itching due to stress, for example.
  You can use it as an oil bath in combination with other essential and vegetable oils, incorporate one drop into your usual shampoo or add it to your homemade hair masks to bring a floral and relaxing scent!

Usage Tips

Organic ylang-ylang essential oil is soluble in alcohol, vegetable oils and butters, as well as in emulsions.

Relaxing and comforting, it is mainly used to combat stress and anxiety, as well as to naturally boost libido. It will also help to restore cardiovascular well-being and soothe any tension due to nervousness.
In cosmetics, it will be particularly appreciated for its floral and exotic scent to perfume all types of recipes. Ylang-ylang essential oil, while caring for all skin types, will be the ally of combination to oily skin as well as dry and mature skin.

Organic ylang-ylang essential oil can be used alone, or in combination with petitgrain bigarade, sweet orange, or lavandin essential oils to enhance its soothing and relaxing properties. On the skin, it pairs perfectly with palmarosa or geranium rosat oils.