Ylang Ylang III Organic Essential Oil

Therapeutic Application of Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)

• Skin Benefits:
  • Ylang Ylang helps balance sebum levels, making it ideal for both dry and oily skin. Its soothing action supports dry or tired skin, helping to restore a soft and radiant appearance.
• Psychological Support:
  • Ylang Ylang is celebrated for calming stress and anxiety, and enhancing emotional stability. Its deeply exotic floral aroma brings a sense of peace and sensual comfort, making it a popular choice for calming treatments.
• Hormonal Support:
  • Ylang Ylang offers gentle support for hormonal and emotional balance. It is often used to alleviate mood swings and promote a sense of well-being, especially where emotional tension or relationship stress is present.
• Home Remedy Applications:
  • Natural Perfume or Deodorant: The exotic scent of Ylang Ylang is perfect for natural fragrance applications, providing a gentle floral note with mood-enhancing properties.
  • Mood-Lifting Mist: Blended with a dispersant in water, Ylang Ylang can be used in a room spray to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.
  • Home Fragrance: A perfect addition to room diffusers or pillow sprays to create a romantic and restful environment.
• Blending Role:
  • Ylang Ylang serves as a middle note in aromatherapy blending, with a sweet, rich floral character. It complements citrus, resinous, and woody oils, adding depth and sensuality.

Natural Constituents

Ylang Ylang essential oil is rich in esters and monoterpenols, notably benzyl acetate, geranyl acetate, and linalool. These constituents provide its calming, skin-soothing, and emotionally balancing effects.

• Benzyl acetate: Soothing and sensual, contributes to the oil's aphrodisiac qualities.
• Geranyl acetate: Emotionally stabilising and skin soothing.
• Linalool: Calming and supports relaxation and skin health.
• β-Caryophyllene: Grounding, emotionally stabilising, and anti-inflammatory.
• Germacrene D: Immune-supportive and energetically protective.
• Farnesene: Mildly sedative, promotes peace and tranquillity.

Dominant Component Groups:

• Esters: (Benzyl acetate, Geranyl acetate) – Deeply calming and relaxing, ideal for emotional wellness.
• Monoterpenols: (Linalool) – Balancing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory.

Fragrance Allergens

In the UK, under the terms of both the GB Cosmetic regulation [(EC) No  1223/2009 as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ]  in force in England, Scotland and Wales and the EU cosmetic regulation [(EC)1223/2009] in force in Northern Ireland, the potential allergens listed in annex III must be declared on cosmetic product labels if present above specific thresholds:

• 0.001% in leave-on products
• 0.01% in rinse-off products

Note: When essential oils are used as directed by the experts at Lily and Loaf, the potential allergen component will be well below the above threshold.

For ylang ylang essential oil, the commonly occurring naturally present allergens that may need to be declared are:

• Benzyl salicylate
• Farnesol
• Linalool
• Limonene
• Eugenol
• Geraniol
• Citral

Expert Aromatherapy Formula Suggestion

Ylang Ylang, Myrrh, and Lime blend harmoniously to instil strength and resilience while fostering peace and tranquillity. This combination not only elevates mood but also creates a therapeutic synergy that significantly enhances your clients' experience, making it a valuable addition to your practice.

• Ylang Ylang: Renowned for its captivating floral aroma, this oil promotes emotional balance and deepens sensual connections.
• Myrrh: A rich, resinous aroma  to ground the spirit and support inner tranquillity.
• Lime: A vibrant citrus scent with detoxifying benefits, it invigorates the senses, uplifts mood, and helps reduce stress.

Luxury Bath Salt Formula

• 4 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
• 2 drops Lime essential oil
• 2 drops Myrrh essential oil

Add to 10ml of food grade alcohol (vodka) or milk (plant or dairy) as a dispersant then mix in with 2 tablespoonsful of Epsom salt for an intensely relaxing magnesium bath.

How to Use in Practice

• Skincare: Dilute 1–2 drops in 5ml carrier oil (e.g., Jojoba or Almond) to calm irritated skin and balance oil levels.
• Massage: Use 2–3 drops per 10ml carrier oil for sensual, emotionally grounding massage.
• Diffusion: 4–8 drops in a diffuser to create a peaceful and exotic ambiance.
• Bathing: 4–6 drops dispersed in milk, bath oil, or carrier oil for stress relief and relaxation.
• Compress: Use warm compresses with diluted Ylang Ylang to support emotional wellbeing.
• Refreshing and Deodorising Room Spray:

1. In a clean 50ml spray bottle, add 12 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil
2. Add 5ml of vodka (food grade alcohol)
3. Add 44ml of water or hydrosol
4. Cap the bottle and shake before use. (1 % dilution)

Why Choose Lily & Loaf Ylang Ylang Essential Oil?

Lily & Loaf’s Ylang Ylang essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers of Cananga odorata, sustainably sourced, and bottled in the UK to preserve its quality and potency. Fully compliant with Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC) standards, it is a trusted therapeutic oil for professionals and enthusiasts alike.