More about Ylang Ylang.
Did you know the Ylang Ylang plant is also called the perfume tree, due to its highly fragrant flowers?
The Ylang Ylang flower has been used for centuries in perfumes, religious ceremonies, aromatherapy, and wedding events and has a rich scent with a calming and lifting effect on the mood.
doTERRA Ylang Ylang can be used aromatically, topically, and internally.
When ingested, Ylang Ylang essential oil has the powerful ability to provide antioxidant support, while externally it can help promote the appearance of healthy skin and hair. Main Chemical Components of Ylang Ylang are Germacrene and caryophyllene which are part of the sesquiterpenes group. This unique chemistry helps promote soothing feelings when used aromatically.
Ylang Ylang Uses and Benefits
- Go from dreary to cheery mood with Ylang Ylang essential oil. Apply a few drops to the back of your neck for a calming and uplifting effect whenever you are feeling down or stressed.
- Need a boost? Utilise the uplifting qualities of Ylang Ylang by adding a drop to your hands and taking a deep inhale.
- Massage Ylang Ylang into your scamp for healthy looking and shiny hair.
- For a relaxing atmosphere in your home add a few drops of Ylang Ylang to your diffuser for a delightful and rich smelling aroma to lift your mood and promote a calming effect.
- Add Ylang Ylang to your bath with some Epsom salts to be calmed and soothed and to help you unwind and relax at the end of the day.
- If you are feeling down apply Ylang Ylang topically or use it aromatically for a lift and to feel more optimistic and positive.
- Add Ylang Ylang to your massage experience for its calming and soothing qualities as well as to feel more uplifted by adding several drops of Ylang Ylang to Fractionated Coconut oil.
- Treat your hair with Ylang Ylang and avoid the harmful chemicals found in deep hair conditioners and deep hair conditioning treatments. For healthy and beautiful looking hair add Ylang Yalng to Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to your hair.
- Do you ever try steam facials? Add Ylang Ylang to your steam facial. While steam helps to open pores and, in the process, release bacteria and dirt from your skin, Ylang Ylang will promote healthy looking skin and add a beautiful scent to the experience.
- For a natural beautiful smelling perfume put a drop or two of Ylang Ylang on your wrist and neck which will also have a soothing and calming aroma.
- To increase antioxidant support in your body, take Ylang Ylang oil internally.
Oils that Blend Well with Ylang Ylang
Because Ylang Ylang oil blends with a diverse range of oils it can benefit both mind and body. Try Ylang Ylang with Bergamot, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Marjoram, Sandalwood, or Vetiver essential oils for diffusion.
Try this recipe for healthy looking hair.
To give your hair a boost try this leave in conditioner to help your hair when it feels like it needs some tlc.
Rosemary oil conditions and strengthens, while Ylang Ylang will leave your hair looking full, smooth, and silky.
You can use it every day or when you find your hair is looking dryer.
Ingredients
3 parts distilled water
2 ½ tablespoons vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon rose water
2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
3 drops Rosemary essential oil
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in an eight ounce glass spray bottle.
Shake well and spray over damp hair after your normal shampoo and conditioner routine.
Do not rinse. Style hair as usual.
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