Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang
Ylang ylang, the "flower of flowers," yields one of the richest, sweetest florals in natural perfumery, exotic and softly calming. This collection offers ylang ylang in essential-oil and aromatic forms for sensuous, soothing blends.
The Flower of Flowers
- A lush, sweet floral aroma traditionally associated with calm and romance.
- A luxurious note in perfumes, bath, and massage blends.
- Blends beautifully with rose, sandalwood, and citrus.
Diffuse sparingly (it is intense) or dilute well for the skin. Ylang ylang oil is an aromatic ingredient, not a treatment for any condition. AyurvedaBay ships ylang ylang products worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ylang ylang is a rich, sweet, exotic floral aromatic traditionally valued for uplifting and relaxing the mind, easing tension, and lending its luxurious fragrance to perfumes, skincare, and hair care. Its name means "flower of flowers."
- A heady, sweet, romantic floral aroma.
- Calming and mood-lifting in aromatherapy.
- Used in perfumes, hair oils, and skincare.
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Ylang ylang's rich floral aroma is treasured for easing tension, lifting low spirits, and creating a calm, sensual, romantic mood, which is why it is a classic in relaxing and perfume blends.
- Diffuse a few drops to relax and uplift.
- Add (well diluted) to a calming evening bath or massage.
- Blend with sandalwood, jasmine, or citrus.
Use sparingly, as its scent is strong and can feel heady in excess.
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Yes, ylang ylang is traditionally valued for balancing the skin's oil and adding its luxurious scent to facial oils and creams, and it is a popular hair-care aromatic, said to support a healthy scalp and lustrous hair in hair oils and serums. As an essential oil it must be well diluted and patch tested. In skincare and hair care it brings both a balancing quality and an indulgent floral fragrance. Used gently and diluted, it is a beautiful, mood-lifting addition.
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Yes, ylang ylang is traditionally valued for soothing tension, calming a racing mind, and lifting the mood with its warm, sweet aroma, which is why it features in relaxation and "feel-good" blends. Diffuse it or add it (well diluted) to a bath or massage to unwind. Because its scent is intense, a little goes a long way, too much can cause headache in sensitive people. It offers gentle, pleasurable support for everyday stress and mood; ongoing anxiety deserves proper care alongside.
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Ylang ylang is potent and strongly scented, so use it sparingly.
- Dilute a drop or two well in a carrier oil before skin use.
- Patch test on the inner arm and wait 24 hours.
- Use a little at a time; too much can cause headache or nausea in sensitive people.
Keep it out of the eyes, do not swallow it, and seek guidance in pregnancy.
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Ylang ylang is cooling and calming and is especially balancing for Pitta and Vata, soothing Pitta's irritability and heat and settling Vata's restless, anxious mind, while its sweet heaviness means Kapha types use it modestly. Its relaxing, mood-lifting, sensual nature makes it ideal for stress, low mood, and tension. Matching it to Pitta and Vata needs, and using it sparingly given its strength, lets you enjoy this exotic flower's calming, uplifting gifts comfortably.
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