Known as a beauty oil, ylang ylang (pronounced “ee-LUNG-ee-LUNG") is analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiacal, cooling, a nervine, sedative, and antispasmodic. In PHYTO5 skincare, it helps prevent signs of aging, protects skin cells from oxidative stress and DNA damage and works to restore skin’s glow.
Ylang ylang is the flower of a tree native to Southern India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands. The blossoms are powerfully scented and must be harvested from the trees at dawn or they will become bruised and discolored and rendered useless for fragrance and essential oils.
Romantic and aphrodisiacal, ylang ylang flowers are strewn on the beds of newlywed couples in Malaysia. Ylang ylang, translated as 'flower of flowers,’ is a principle ingredient in such legendary perfumes as Chamade by Guerlain, L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, Jean Patou's Sublime, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and the iconic Chanel No. 5 created by Coco Chanel. Its scent is sweet, spicy, floral and intoxicating.
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Ylang ylang’s aroma is distinctly feminine or yin. When we find ourselves in an excessive masculine (yang) state, we can balance it by using an essential oil such as ylang ylang. This flower is often a component in men’s fragrance because it has been found to be healing and balancing to the male psyche.
Ylang ylang stimulates and supports the emotion of joy, the most prominent emotion of energetic Summer. It assists to relieve depression and its cooling properties are extremely beneficial to skin conditions associated with the Fire element/Summer season (according to traditional Chinese medicine). As outlined below, ylang ylang can provide significant anti-depressant properties.
The array of benefits ylang ylang can holistically offer our lives, both physically and mentally, is impressive:
helps prevent signs of aging
protects skin cells from oxidative stress and DNA damage
assists to restore a healthful glow to the skin
fights the development of skin cancer cells and melanoma
regulating and balancing to the skin and excellent for all skin types
helps tone skin and hair
calms and soothes sensitive, blotchy, allergic skin and couperose
maintains the skin's moisture
assists to reduce redness and irritation with antimicrobial properties
prevents and controls acne
naturally regulates sebum and is good for oily skin
soothes dry, itchy scalp and repairs split ends
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stimulates new hair growth and prevents hair loss
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helps relieve symptoms of PMS
balances hormones
supports kidney and adrenal function; good for bladder control
promotes healthy intestinal function
calms and de-stresses (it’s aphrodisiacal); assists as an antidepressant and helps to maintain good temper; calms over-excited states
helps diffuse feelings of fear, anger and tension
assists with panic attacks by deepening cellular respiration and normalizing breathing
improves ability to fall asleep and sleep well and peacefully
increases blood circulation
soothes tachycardia and hypertension
comforts the heart after grief, trauma, shock and challenges to the nervous system
helps to create a romantic environment: exotic, sensual, sweet, floral
fights parasites
As always, for all essential oils, do your research on how best to use them whether it’s aromatically, topically or internally. Essential oils are very potent and not all of them can be taken internally. Most that can be ingested must be infused with a carrier oil and then only in very small amounts. Premium essential oils perfectly and precisely mixed in PHYTO5 skin and body care is a safe way to enjoy many of the benefits of a whole array of essential oils.
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Source:
Stiles, K. G. The Essential Oils Complete Reference Guide: Over 250 Recipes for Natural Wholesome Aromatherapy. Salem, MA: Page Street, 2017. Print.