Ylang Ylang essential oil, traditionaly known for its romantic appeal has a calming and balancing aroma for a smooth and happy heart. It also promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and shiny hair.
Get to Know
PRODUCT BACKGROUND
Ylang Ylang essential oil comes from the star-shaped flowers of the tropical
Cananga odorata
tree that is native to the lush, tropical rainforests of islands in the South Pacific and Asia. This tree can grow up to 40 feet tall and is from the Annonaceae family.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Cananga odorata
BOTANICAL FAMILY:
Annonaceae
ADDITIONAL NAME:
Flower of Flowers
REGIONS FOUND:
Madagascar, Ecuador
PLANT PART USED:
Flower
EXTRACTION METHOD:
Steam distilled
YL REGION:
Most Young Living Ylang Ylang essential oil comes from Madagascar and Ecuador.
Ylang Ylang essential oil joined the Young Living family in 1994.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cananga odorata† (Ylang ylang) flower oil
†100% pure essential oil
Product Snapshot
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Has a pleasant, floral aroma
- Helps create a calming environment
- Can help moisturize skin
- Enhances the appearance of healthy-looking skin
- Nourishes the hair and scalp
KEY CONSTITUENTS
- Germacrene D
- (E,E)-alpha-farnesene
- Benzyl acetate
- Geranyl acetate
- Beta-caryophyllene
- Benzyl benzoate
- Linalool
- Para-cresyl methyl ether
- Methyl benzoate
- Benzyl salicylate
AROMATIC PROFILE
- From the bottle: Sweet, floral aroma
FIND IT IN
- Australian Blue™ essential oil blend
- Clarity™ essential oil blend
- Dragon Time™ essential oil blend
- Forgiveness™ essential oil blend
- Gratitude™ essential oil blend
- Harmony™ essential oil blend
- Highest Potential™ essential oil blend
- Joy™ essential oil blend
- Sacred Mountain™ essential oil blend
- Boswellia Wrinkle Cream
- Sensation™ Massage Oil
Suggested Uses
APPLICATIONS
- Rub Ylang Ylang on your wrists and neck to leave a calming, floral fragrance you can enjoy throughout the day.
- Add it to your lotion or a noncomedogenic carrier oil to enjoy its moisturizing properties.
- Mix 1–3 drops with coconut oil for a deep-conditioning hair treatment that will leave hair smelling sweet and floral.
- Add it to a hot bath to create a relaxing atmosphere to help you unwind after a long day.
WHERE TO DIFFUSE
- Keep romance alive in your bedroom with this warm, floral scent.
- Fill your home with feelings of safety and comfort when you infuse it with the depth and sweetness of this tropical aroma.
EXPERIENCE
Ylang Ylang essential oil has a romantic, floral scent that can create a calming environment when diffused. It also makes a great addition to skin care products because of its moisturizing properties.
DIRECTIONS
Topical:
Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
DIFFUSER BLENDS
Good, Clean Sun
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang oil
- 5 drops Lavender oil
- 1 drop Ravintsara oil
- 1 drop Eucalyptus Globulus oil
Sweet Springtime Renewal
- 2 drops Grapefruit oil
- 2 drops Lavender oil
- 2 drops Ylang Ylang oil
Floral Glow
- 6 drops Royal Hawaiian™ Sandalwood oil
- 4 drops Ylang Ylang oil
- 2 drops Idaho Balsam Fir oil
- 2 drops Frankincense oil
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.