Alles Wat Je Moet Weten Over Ylang Ylang Bodylotion

What is Ylang Ylang Essential Oil?

The essential oil of ylang-ylang is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowers of the ylang-ylang tree (Cananga odorata). It is commonly found in the rainforests of certain Asian and South Pacific Islands like Indonesia, Philippines, Java, Sumatra, Comoro, and Polynesia. [1]

The chief components of the essential oil of ylang-ylang are benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, linalool, caryophyllene, geranyl acetate, methyl benzoate, p-cresyl methyl ether, and other components known as sesquiterpenes, all of which contribute to its aroma and medicinal properties.

Did you know ylang ylang is pronounced as e-laang e-laang? Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Along with its widespread use in perfumes and aromatherapy treatments due to its very pleasing and delicate fragrance, ylang-ylang essential oil is also used for a variety of medicinal purposes.

What is ylang ylang?

Ylang-ylang is the name of a tree that is native to Indonesia but has been naturalized in many tropical locations. The tree is particularly famed for its flowers, which have a very pleasant aroma. The powerful essential oil that has been linked to several medicinal benefits. Its essential oil is highly sought after for its antioxidants, sesquiterpenes, and other organic compounds that make it so potent.

What does ylang-ylang smell like?

The smell of ylang-ylang is unique and powerful, which is why so many perfumes and cosmetic products feature this tropical flower. The smell is slightly floral, so it is primarily used in women’s beauty products, but it also works as a middle note in men’s care products.

Ylang Ylang Pronunciation

Beschrijving

Teint de Neige Body Lotion van Lorenzo Villoresi is een zachte bodylotion met de bloemige, poederige muskusgeur en een tikkeltje hout. ‘Teint de neige’ is een geur in de sfeer van geparfumeerde poeders die in glanzend doosjes op kaptafels van boudoirs uitgestald liggen. Het is zacht en liefelijk, maar tegelijk toch intens. Je wordt ondergedompeld in een sierlijke en sensuele bloemenweide van jasmijn, roos en ylang-ylang. Deze bloemen rusten op een fluweelzachte basis van tonkaboon, muskus en suiker. Teint de Neige is vrouwelijk én onschuldig, net als de sepia-kleurige eeuw waarop de geur gebaseerd is. Dit parfum omhult je in een poederzachte deken en is ondanks de naam geschikt voor alle seizoenen.

– Wordt snel opgenomen door de huid

– Maakt je huid zijdezacht

– Parfumeert je huid mild

YLANG YLANG OIL VARIETIES & THEIR BENEFITS

YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL (#1, #2, and #3)

Botanical Name: Cananga odorata

Method of Extraction and Plant Part: Steam distilled from flowers

Country of Origin: Madagascar

Qualities of Each:

• All the varieties share a scent that is characterized by a base note with a medium aroma. Their fragrances can be described as sweet, exotic, and floral, however, each higher grade has a slightly less-sweet aroma than the previous grade.
  
• Ylang Ylang Essential Oil I: Has the sweetest, brightest scent of the 3 grades and is best suited to aromatherapy applications.
  
• Ylang Ylang Essential Oil III: Has the heaviest/darkest scent and is the grade best suited to the manufacturing of scented soaps, candles, shampoos, and other bath and body products.
  
• All Varieties: Have anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, euphoric, and sedative properties. They are reputed to tone the nervous and circulatory systems, regulate blood pressure, and calm heart palpitations. They balance sebum production and stabilize several other body functions.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Benefits

The Heart of Aromatherapy lists the following benefits of ylang ylang:

• Calming the heart and encouraging trust
• Soothing skin irritation and calming inflammation
• Relieving sore muscles
• Supporting digestion
• Supporting meditation and contemplation (great blended with frankincense or patchouli)
  

Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art: Ylang ylang is a tonic that balances oil production for all skin and hair types but is most often recommended for dry hair and skin.

Essential Oils & Aromatherapy for Dummies: Ylang ylang can be both relaxing and stimulating and has aphrodisiac qualities. It seems to energize or relax, depending on a person's needs. As a hair conditioner, ylang ylang balances oil production. Good for all skin types, especially combination skin.

The Fragrant Mind: Ylang ylang promotes assertiveness, contentment, focus, joy, self-awareness, and self-esteem. It helps relieve dejection, doubt, fear of failure, fear of change, guilt, irritability, moodiness, and passivity.

Subtle Aromatherapy: Ylang ylang helps dispel anger and create a feeling of peace. Some people find the aroma too sweet, and this essential oil may work better as part of a blend.

The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing: Ylang ylang encourages spiritual service to others and helps you recognize the abundance of spiritual helpers. The essential oil relaxes the mind and improves alertness and attentiveness. The oil calms erratic emotions but also brings those feelings to the surface and helps you work through them.

Aromatherapy and Subtle Energy Techniques: Ylang ylang promotes joy, sensuality, and peacefulness. The oil is especially useful for the third chakra to support self-confidence, personal strength, self-control, and courage.

Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Ylang ylang promotes positive energy and brings peace and beauty to the home. Use the oil for divination, dreamwork, and communicating with spirits.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Uses and Blends

Aromatherapy steam facial:

1. Add 2 to 3 drops of ylang ylang essential oil to a bowl of steaming hot water.
2. Tent your head with a towel or cloth.
3. With eyes closed, place your face over the steamy bowl, staying far enough away to avoid burning yourself.
4. Steam for 3 to 5 minutes or as is comfortable.
5. Gently pat your face dry

To relieve PMS tension and stress, apply ylang ylang oil combined with lavender oil and diluted in carrier oil to the back of your neck and lower abdomen.

Or make this blend from Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant Health to use in a diffuser, bath oil, or body lotion:

• 15 drops ylang ylang
• 7 drops clary sage
• 6 drops neroli

Aphrodisiac:

To use as an aphrodisiac, diffuse ylang ylang, add a drop to your body lotion, or apply a small amount to your bed's sheets or shirt collar.

Here are a few other uses for ylang ylang essential oil:

• Use as a perfume.
• Make a deep hair conditioner by adding ylang ylang to fractionated coconut oil.
• Make a massage oil.
• Use ylang ylang in body butters or body lotion blends.
• Make a skin toner by adding 1 to 2 drops to 2 teaspoons witch hazel and 3 tablespoons distilled water. Use a cotton ball to dab on your face.