The exotic, floral scent of ylang ylang has an uplifting effect, dispelling stress and anxiety, while at the same time being arousing. The oil is highly prized and is used in many popular luxury perfumes. It is a stimulating and balancing essential oil that is suitable for all skin types. It was a key ingredient in a hair preparation called macassar oil, which was popular in the 19th century.
Create A scent
For a warming, spicy scent, try blending ylang ylang oil with rosewood, cedarwood, black pepper, and patchouli oils. You could also try lemon or rose oils.
PLANT
The waxy yellow blossoms from this tropical, vine-like plant are reputed to have aphrodisiac properties. Traditionally, the petals were scattered over the bed of newly wed couples on their wedding night to both arouse and dispel nervousness and anxiety.
ESSENTIAL OIL
Ylang ylang flowers produce a pale yellow oil with an intensely sweet, exotic floral scent, which can be overwhelming and even cause nausea and headaches in large doses.
Quick Fix - Dry scalp remedy
Add 1-2 drops of ylang ylang oil to 1 teaspoon of olive oil and massage into your scalp at night before bed. If your hair is dry in addition to your scalp, brush the oil through to the ends of your hair with a natural-bristle brush.
What is it good for?Treat acne Ylang ylang oil has a balancing action on the secretion of sebum, which makes it ideal for both oily and dry skin types. As an ingredient in skin-care products, ylang ylang can have a good balancing effect on oily or problem skin.
Tone skin The oil adds a toning and firming effect to skin-care products. Its stimulating effect on circulation can also help to brighten the complexion.
Combat signs of aging When diluted in a good-quality base oil or in natural skin-care products, ylang ylang can improve the appearance of mature skin.
Stimulate hair growth The oil nourishes and stimulates the scalp and is a traditional treatment to promote hair growth. Mix a small amount of the oil with a base oil, such as sunflower, and rub it into the scalp.
Acts as an antidepressant Ylang ylang has a sedative and antidepressant action and acts as a tonic for the entire nervous system. relieves stress Mix 1 or 2 drops of ylang ylang oil in a teaspoon of base oil, such as apricot kernel or sunflower. It makes a simple perfume that is at once arousing but also has the aromatherapeutic benefits of increasing well-being, reducing anxiety, and lowering heart and breathing rates.
The oil nourishes and stimulates the scalp and is a traditional treatment to promote hair growth.
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