Ylang Ylang Complete Essential Oil

Description

Ylang Ylang Complete Essential Oil (Cananga odorata) distilled flower oil

Our Ylang Ylang Complete Essential Oil is a very feminine oil and generally has more admirers among women than men.

Steam distilled from a tall tropical tree with large fragrant yellow flowers. These flowers are traditionally spread on the beds of newly-weds in Indonesia.

The oil also has a long history in hair care – The hair preparation, macassar oil, popular in Victorian times, contained Ylang ylang oil and was used give the hair shine and control.

Ylang ylang has a clear to pale yellow colour and a slightly viscous consistency. Its aroma is deeply floral and pervasive. Care should be taken when blending as it may overwhelm other fragrances used.

Ylang Ylang has a calming soothing and balancing action making it useful for stress and tension. The oil can also be helpful for insomnia or other sleep related issues.  It can also balance hormones and skin conditions. It may be particularly suitable for oily or problem skins.

Use Ylang Ylang in a diffuser for an exotic atmosphere or blend with an appropriate carrier oil for topical use.

Care should be taken to not use too much Ylang ylang, as excess use has been reported to cause headaches in some people.

The essential oil is unusual as it has a very long distillation time. As a result, the oil is distilled in fractions. These fractions include “extra” (the first part and often considered the best for its aroma), 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade. The quality decreases as you move down the grades. Our Ylang Ylang Complete is a combination of all of the grades to give a balanced and true representation of the whole oil. For this reason Complete is generally preferred in Aromatherapy being considered the most therapeutic.