YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL
Traditionally valued for emotional balance, relaxation, hormonal wellbeing, and beautiful skin and hair care.
About This Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is renowned for its intensely sweet floral aroma and its traditional use in supporting emotional wellbeing, relaxation, and hormonal balance. Often referred to as the 'Flower of Flowers', it has long been prized in perfumery, skin care, and hair care formulations.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Family: Annonaceae
Origin: Indonesia
Method of Extraction: Steam and water distilled from fresh flowers
Note: Top / Middle / Base
Colour: Lemony yellow
Aroma: Intensely sweet, floral
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports emotional balance and relaxation
• Popular for skin and hair care formulations
• Traditionally valued for hormonal wellbeing
• Helps create a peaceful and calming atmosphere
• Traditionally used to support healthy circulation
• Rich, luxurious floral aroma
History
The name Ylang Ylang means 'Flower of Flowers'. Long considered one of the most important oils in perfumery, it was widely used during the Victorian era in perfumes, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and hair care products. In Java, the flowers were traditionally scattered on the bridal bed of newlyweds, symbolising love, harmony, and fertility.
Main Chemical Components
• 40% Sesquiterpenes
• 20% Alcohols
• 15% Esters
• 10% Phenols
Properties
• Antidepressant
• Antiseptic
• Aphrodisiac
• Hypotensive
• Sedative
• Analgesic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antispasmodic
Traditional Uses
• Skin & Hair Care – Traditionally used for dry or oily skin, balancing sebum production, wound care, split ends, and promoting healthy hair growth.
• Nervous System – Traditionally valued for anxiety, stress, fear, panic, shock, insomnia, nervous tension, and emotional wellbeing.
• Circulatory System – Traditionally used to support palpitations, rapid heartbeat, and healthy blood pressure.
• Digestive System – Traditionally valued for diarrhoea, flatulence, intestinal infections, and pancreatic support.
• Reproductive System – Traditionally used for PMS, hormonal balance, reproductive wellbeing, adolescence, menopause support, and promoting feelings of warmth and connection.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Promotes feelings of peace and harmony
• Traditionally used for nervous depression and emotional tension
• Supports confidence and happiness
• Helpful for irritability, frustration, fear, and self-doubt
• Encourages emotional balance and calmness
• Traditionally valued during periods of stress, panic, and overwhelm
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, and Sandalwood.
Health & Safety
• High concentrations may cause headaches or nausea.
• Use in moderation.
• May be used during pregnancy after the first trimester.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical use.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
