Ylang Ylang Extra 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml
FLORAL. BASE NOTE. EUPHORIC.
One of the most important physical properties of Ylang Ylang is its ability to slow down over-rapid heartbeat and breathing, symptoms that may appear with shock, anxiety or fear. It is one of the oils that may help to reduce high blood pressure. Like Jasmine and Rose, Ylang Ylang is an antidepressant, aphrodisiac and a sedative.
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• antidepressant
• antiseptic
• aphrodisiac
• hypotensive
• scalp stimulant
• sedative
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
• can help reduce worry, calm the mind, and uplift mood
• best known for its aphrodisiac qualities
• can be used to help retain moisture in hair and skin
• encourages full body relaxation
Sweetly floral with soft undertones and a warming effect, “the flower of all flowers” soothes and balances the skin and the mind while inspiring feelings of joy and hopefulness.
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Family Name: Annonaceae
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Part of Plant Used: Flowers
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Intensely sweet, heady floral similar to but more refined than Ylang Ylang complete.
Source: Large, intensely sweet and fragrant blossoms are harvested and distilled. Ranging in color from yellow to white to pink to mauve, the yellow flowers yield the most fragrant oil.
Description of Plant: It is a tropical evergreen tree, with large shiny ovate leaves and long narrow flowers.
Where Cultivated: It is native to Southeast Asia and now widespread to Comoro Islands, Madagascar, and Reunion.
BASE NOTE: A rich, lingering aroma that develops slowly on the skin; acts as a grounding element for lighter notes that may dissipate quickly.
DESCRIPTION:
Ylang Ylang is derived from steam distillation of the flower of a tree, which grows in the Philippines, Java, Sumatra and Madagascar. Some of its chemical components are methyl benzoate, methyl salicilate, eugenol and geraniol. It can vary in color from colorless to a pale yellow.
Ylang ylang’s most important property is its ability to slow down rapid breathing and rapid heart rates. It is among the oils that have the ability to help reduce high blood pressure. In skincare, it is a suitable oil for both dry and oily skins, as it has a balancing action on the skin’s secretion of sebum.
Ylang ylang is also an antidepressant, aphrodisiac and sedative. It is important to note that too much of this oil can cause nausea, and/or headaches.
Ylang ylang is sensual and floral and soothes the nerves and relieves emotional stress.
Ylang Ylang is most commonly known as an aphrodisiac. Differing from Ylang Ylang Complete, Ylang Ylang Extra is ideal for perfumers. With a more refined, rounded scent than Ylang Ylang Complete, Ylang Ylang Extra is great diffused or used in a perfume, and can also help reduce every day worry and uplift mood. Added to a carrier oil, it can also be used for a romantic massage!
It blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood virginian, copaiba balsam, geranium egyptian, grapefruit pink, jasmine absolute, mandarin, neroli, peppermint, petitgrain, sandalwood australian, and vetiver.
DIRECTIONS:
Add the Beeswax, Meadowfoam Carrier Oil and essential oil into the jar. Put it in the small saucepan with a little bit of water on medium heat. Continue to stir until beeswax melts. Carefully pour mixture into locket. Let sit until cooled. To use, simply rub the perfume surface with your finger and then dab on your skin.
Aromatic - Diffuse using 2-3 drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler.
Topical - Dilute to a maximum of 0.8% in a carrier.
Start with lowest number of drops; increase as desired.
Perfume Locket
1 tsp Beeswax
1 tsp Meadowfoam Carrier Oil or Vitamin E oil
20-50 drops of your favorite essential oil
1 locket
A small wooden skewer for stirring
A small jar
Small saucepan
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding or on sensitive/inflamed skin or dermatitis. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.
SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Maximum dilution of 0.8% for topical applications.Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Avoid using with low blodd pressure. Excessive use can cause headaches and nausea. Possible skin sensitization.
IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.