Benefits And Uses of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil For Skincare

ABOUT YLANG YLANG OIL 

Skincare in today’s day and age is becoming an essential part of one’s everyday routine. Skin experts recommend the use of essentials to address various concerns. The more popular ones we hear of are lavender, rosemary, Frankincense, and tea tree. Ylang-ylang is one of a kind essential group of essential oils beneficial, useful, and extremely effective for skin care. This essential oil is widely used in various skincare products for its ability to treat skincare problems.

 

Ylang Ylang is a yellow star-shaped flower of the Cananga tree (Cananga odorata). This flower has a rich, fruity, and mesmerizing aromatic scent. The oil of this flower is extracted via steam distillation. This oil is extracted from the flowers and depends on how it is distilled. It is further categorized as first, second, and third extracts and the best one is simply called the ‘complete’. This final distillation of Ylang Ylang is typically achieved after it has been distilled for 6-20 hours. The final distilled oil then diluted with a carrier oil can be used to treat skincare concerns 

Benefits Of Ylang-ylang Oil Ylang Ylang essential oil is infused with components that make it a magical potion beneficial for skin care. This essential oil is well-suited for all skin types. Let’s discover the benefits of Ylang Ylang essential oil for skincare.

Fights Acne

Ylang-Ylang essential oil works effectively on acne The antifungal properties of this oil work on the acne and benefit the skin by making it clearer. It also can treat existing acne scars. This oil also inhibits the bacteria causing acne.

Improve Skin Texture

Ylang Ylang essential oil helps enhance blood circulation encourages the growth of new skin and maintains hydration of the skin. This gives the skin a supple and natural glow. This essential oil is beneficial for managing your skin texture.

Moisturizers skin

Ylang Ylang essential oil is extremely beneficial to treat dry skin as it has moisturizing properties. This essential oil also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe skin and treat dry skin by moisturizing it.

Uses Of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil for Skincare

Ylang-ylang essential oil is well known for its proficient skin care properties. It is used topically when diluted with a carrier oil to address skin issues. It is also popularly used in a variety of skincare products. Discover the uses of this magical skin care oil.

Regenerate cells

Ylang Ylang oil regenerates new cells. This makes muscles tighter and is beneficial to treat fine lines and wrinkles.

Bath Oil

The aromatic fragrance makes it a perfect choice to use as a bath oil. This essential oil not only smells great but rejuvenates, moisturizes, and enhances the skin by adding a vibrant glow.

Skin Toner

This essential oil nourishes the face and controls sebum. It is an ideal option for oily or combination skin types to help add tightness to pores and tone skin while removing the last traces of dirt.

Anti-aging agent

Ylang Ylang essential oil works wonders for anti-aging. This essential oil fights off free radicals that are responsible for fine lines and wrinkles. It is effective and beneficial as it treats anti-aging concerns with its powerful antioxidant properties.

Tightens Pores

The topical application of this oil is beneficial to treat skin pores. Ylang Ylang essential oil can target inflammatory skin conditions and reduce the size of pores.

Glowing Face Oil

This essential oil rejuvenates and nourishes the skin. It also moisturizes the face while treating fine lines and wrinkles. It also adds a visible glow to the face. It is an all-in remedy and a perfect choice to use to treat various skin concerns.

Anti-Aging Massage Oil

This essential oil when used as a massage oil can regenerate new cells which help slowly diminish fine lines and wrinkles. It also rejuvenates the skin making it soft and supple.

Aromatherapy

This essential oil has a magnificent fragrance. It is a popular choice in aromatherapy massages as it soothes the skin and relaxes the mind and body.

Face Cream

This oil has soothing and moisturizing properties. This oil when blended and used with a moisturizing face cream can treat dry skin and add a glow.

Antiseptic

This essential oil works wonders when used as an antiseptic oil blend to diminish the appearance of acne.

FAQ

What is the shelf life of Ylang Ylang essential oil?

This essential is known to improve as it ages. The average shelf life of this particular essential oil is 3 years. It is always still recommended to check the expiry of the oil before using it.

Can Ylang Ylang essential oil be used directly on the skin?

It could irritate the skin when applied directly as this oil is highly potent. You will need to dilute this oil with a carrier oil before applying topically. A patch test even after diluting is mandatory before applying.

What are the best carrier oils to blend Ylang Ylang essential oil?

The best carrier oils that blend well with Ylang Ylang essential oil are jojoba and coconut oil. A few drops to dilute should be sufficient.

What are the side effects of Ylang Ylang essential oil?

This oil can cause rashes, irritation, or an allergic reaction when applied directly to the skin. This oil needs to be diluted before use. This oil could interfere with blood pressure or heart condition medications, in such cases consulting a doctor before use is recommended.

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