Ylang Ylang – Product Description

In one of doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing® locations, the Ylang Ylang flower is harvested by some of the hard working natives of Madagascar to produce doTERRA’s potent Ylang Ylang essential oil. The Ylang Ylang flower has been used for centuries in perfumes, religious ceremonies, aromatherapy, and wedding events, and the essential oil produced from this blossom is just as versatile. The many uses and benefits of Ylang Ylang oil can be obtained when used aromatically, topically, and internally. When ingested, Ylang Ylang essential oil has the powerful ability to provide antioxidant support, which makes it a cherished oil for bodily health.* Ylang Ylang is frequently used for its external benefits and can promote the appearance of healthy skin and hair. The popular fragrance of Ylang Ylang oil is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy treatments due to its rich scent and its calming and lifting effect on the mood.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

• Help transform your dreary mood to a cheery mood by using Ylang Ylang essential oil. Whenever you are feeling down or stressed, apply a few drops of Ylang Ylang to the back of your neck for a calming and uplifting effect. Due to one of Ylang Ylang oil’s main chemical constituents, germacrene, the oil contains natural abilities to soothe. Ylang Ylang is also known for its uplifting effects and is a great oil to apply when in need of an elevating boost.
• Don’t let the damaging heat of the summer prevent your hair from looking healthy and strong. Instead, use Ylang Ylang. Ylang Ylang oil is loaded with organic components that promote the appearance of healthy hair. To protect your hair from looking beat by the summer heat, massage Ylang Ylang into your scalp to increase the appearance of healthy, shiny hair.
• Fill your home with the rich and sweet scents of the tropical Ylang Ylang flower. This yellow, star-shaped flower is a gem of the aroma industry and its essential oil can be used to create a relaxing atmosphere. To obtain these delightful aromatic benefits, add a few drops of Ylang Ylang to your diffuser. This rich aroma will not just smell good, it will also lift your mood and promote a calming effect.
• Soak your stresses away with an incredible bath that will invigorate your senses and promote relaxation. For an ultimate bath experience, put Ylang Ylang into an Epsom salt * bath. Due to the calming and soothing properties of Ylang Ylang oil, this bath will be just what you need to help you unwind after a long day.
• Are you struggling to see the bright side of things? Use Ylang Ylang aromatically or topically for a more optimistic perspective. Ylang Ylang is a powerful uplifting component and helps promote a positive outlook.
• Create the perfect massage blend for de-stressing with Ylang Ylang. Massages are a great way to help relax tense muscles and feelings and incorporating Ylang Ylang into your massage will provide the ultimate relaxing experience. Ylang Ylang is known and valued for its ability to soothe and calm the mood while also providing an uplifting effect. To create a powerful and effective massage blend that helps reduce the effects of daily stresses, add several drops of Ylang Ylang to doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage into your back and shoulders.
• Avoid the harmful chemicals found in deep hair conditioners and deep hair conditioning treatments, and go natural! Create your very own natural deep hair conditioner by adding Ylang Ylang to doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and applying it to your hair. Ylang Ylang oil contains great hair benefits that will leave your hair looking healthy and beautiful!
• Give your skin a little TLC with a Ylang Ylang aromatherapy steam facial. Steam facials are great for your skin. The heat from the steam helps open pores and, in the process, release bacteria and dirt from your skin. Including Ylang Ylang in your steam facial will help promote healthy looking skin and will also add a sweet scent to your DIY facial care.
• Ylang Ylang’s rich scent is well loved and has been used extensively for making perfumes. For a wonderful-smelling, natural perfume put a drop or two of Ylang Ylang on your wrists. This perfume will also give off a soothing and calming aroma.
• Support your body with Ylang Ylang. Ylang Ylang oil is known to provide antioxidant support.* To increase antioxidant support in your body, take Ylang Ylang oil internally.*

Ylang Ylang – Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Ylang Ylang – Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

* Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

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More doTERRA Ylang Ylang Recipes

Hair Perfume

Ylang Ylang – Rosemary – Sandalwood – Lavender – Grapefruit

Relaxation Bath

Ylang Ylang

Aromatherapy Steam Facial

Ylang Ylang

Smooth Shiny Hair

Lavender – Rosemary – Roman Chamomile * – Sandalwood – Thyme – Jasmine – Ylang Ylang – Melaleuca – Fractionated Coconut Oil

XOXO Diffuser Blend

1 drop Ylang Ylang

2 drops Wild Orange

1 drop Sandalwood

1 drop Cedarwood

Ocean Dreams

2 drops Bergamot

2 drops Ylang Ylang

1 drop Lemongrass

Fresh Start

2 drops Clary Sage

2 drops Ylang Ylang

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Sandalwood

Feel Good

3 drops Bergamot

3 drops Wild Orange

1 drop Ylang Ylang

2 drops Spearmint

Cupid Shuffle

3 drops Lime

3 drops Patchouli

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Flower Girl

3 drops Wild Orange

2 drops Ginger

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Sweetheart

3 drops Lime

2 drops Wild Orange

1 drop Ylang Ylang

Toast to the Newlyweds

3 drops Lemon

1 drop Cardamom

1 drop Ylang Ylang

Expressions of Spring

1 drop Ylang Ylang

3 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Lavender

1 drop Peppermint

Spring Blossoms

1 drop Ylang Ylang

1 drop Lavender

4 drops Wild Orange

Sunday Brunch

This diffuser blend brings to mind the pepper and citrus flavors of a leisurely breakfast on some flower-surrounded veranda. In other words, this combination is Sunday brunch in a blend and will keep you going all day long!

2 drops Black Pepper

1 drop Ylang Ylang

2 drops Wild Orange

Early Sunrise

2 drops Lemon

2 drops Peppermint

1 drop Ylang Ylang

Elevate Diffuser Blend

Cedarwood – Ylang Ylang – Peppermint

Sweet Dreams

4 drops Lavender

2 drops Cedarwood

2 drops Wild Orange

1 drop Ylang Ylang

Sweet Summer Sunset

4 drops Juniper Berry

2 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Bergamot

1 drop Ylang Ylang

Some Enchanted Evening

3 drops Ylang Ylang

2 drops Wild Orange

1 drop Cheer Uplifting Blend

You Had Me at Aloha

Say Aloha to this sweet, tropical blend and create your own Hawaiian paradise without buying a plane ticket. Laced with the breezy scents of the islands, you’ll be instantly transported to the oasis of your dreams.

2 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood

3 drops Ylang Ylang

It’s A New Day

4 drops Lime

3 drops Bergamot

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Energize

4 drops Lime

4 drops Frankincense

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Tension Release

3 drops Lavender

3 drops Clary Sage

2 drops Ylang Ylang

1 drop Marjoram

Peaceful Slumber

4 drops Lavender

3 drops Bergamot

2 drops Patchouli

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Fresh Bouquet

Ylang Ylang – Roman Chamomile * – Clary Sage

 Valentine’s Day

Patchouli – Ylang Ylang – Citrus Bliss

Bedtime Stories

10 drops Lavender

10 drops Cedarwood

5 drops Clary Sage

5 drops Ylang Ylang

Promote a Positive Mood

Citrus Bliss  – Elevation – Lemon