Let’s talk about ylang ylang essential oil. Did you know that it is used as a main note in the famous perfume, Chanel No 5? Or that it is actually pronounced “e-lang, e-lang”? It’s probably the funniest essential oil to say. Go ahead, say it out loud. Once you stop laughing, we’ll tell you all about ylang ylang essential oil.
What Is Ylang Ylang?
Ylang ylang essential oil (Cananga odorata) comes from the ylang tree found in the tropical rainforests of Asia. The name comes from the word “ilang”, meaning wilderness in the Tagalog language. Ylang ylang essential oil has a strong, floral scent that is often used in perfumes. As a result, the ylang tree has taken on many nicknames including “The Perfume Tree” and “The Fragrant Cananga”. It was initially used for medicinal purposes in the early 1900s and then became widely used in beauty and anti-stress products.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Ylang Ylang?
Stress & Anxiety Relief:
Breathe in, breathe out! Let go of all your worries and allow the scent of ylang ylang to alleviate your stress. Ylang ylang essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing effect on the mind and body. It is a sedative that decreases blood pressure and slows down brain activity. A main component of ylang ylang essential oil is linalool, a naturally occurring alcohol that reduces stress and encourages feelings of relaxation. Our Anxiety & Stress Essential Oil Roller has a rich aroma of ylang ylang essential oil that will transport you to your happy place.
Improves Mood:
Don’t worry, be happy! Easier said than done, right? How about a little ylang ylang to lighten the mood. Ylang ylang essential oil is an antidepressant that balances emotions and fights off depression. It enhances mood by promoting feelings of happiness and euphoria. A 2006 study conducted by T Hongratanaworkit and G Buchbauer found ylang ylang to be helpful in the treatment of depression. The inhalation of ylang ylang has an uplifting effect on the mind as it acts on the olfactory system, the part of the brain responsible for sense of smell. There is an association between depression and olfactory dysfunction.
What Are The Skin Benefits Of Ylang Ylang?
Regulates Oil:
Life can get out of control and so can our skin. Thankfully, ylang ylang essential oil benefits the skin by controlling oil production. This helps prevent the skin from becoming overly oily or dry. By balancing the sebum production, ylang ylang essential oil maintains moisture, which leaves the skin hydrated and smooth.
Treats Acne:
Searching for a successful acne treatment can seem like a full time job. The search is over! Ylang ylang essential oil can be used as an effective way to treat acne. The anti-inflammatory properties of ylang ylang essential oil can benefit acne-prone skin by reducing the redness and inflammation of blemishes. Its antiseptic and antibacterial properties help prevent and protect the skin from infections and speeds up the healing of breakouts. The 2014 paper “Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Medicinal Plants Used By the Bentian Tribe from Indonesia” by I.W Kusuma, Murdiyanto, E.T Arung, Syafrizal and Y Kim explains that the antimicrobial properties of ylang ylang essential oil provides protection from Propionibacterium acnes.
Anti-Aging:
It’s normal for our skin to show signs of aging. But we’re not normal, we’re unique! As we age, our skin becomes dry and less supple. This leads to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Since ylang ylang essential oil is deeply hydrating, it helps smooth out fine lines and plump up the skin. Its antioxidant properties protects the skin from free radicals and repairs damaged skin cells. Ylang ylang essential oil also stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity. It delivers a youthful glow by assisting in the quick regeneration of cells. Our Daily Business Facial Serum is packed with ylang ylang essential oil to boost hydration and leave you with younger looking skin.
Now that you know all the ways to use ylang ylang essential oil, we challenge you to try them out. Let us know in the comments if any work for you. Share this article with friends and family who may benefit from ylang ylang essential oil.