Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

Cananga odorata

Plant and Oil Description

Also known as the “perfume tree”, the intoxicating harmony of floral, custard, and fruity aromas produced from cananga odorata is legendary in the cosmetics industry. Ylang-ylang is extracted from the golden, star-shaped flowers of the cananga tree, which belongs to the custard apple family, Annonaceae. The cananga tree grows natively throughout southeast Asia, Indochina, the Philippines, and Australia. Its aromatic flowers are traditionally sprinkled on the bed of newlyweds in Indonesia and are worn on ornamental necklaces by women in the Philippines. 

What’s it Good For?

1. Homemade perfumes and colognes – The rich, custard-like scent of our ylang-ylang oil is perfect for producing your own fragrances, or for a powerful upgrade to your regular favorite soaps, lotions, and more. These make great gifts and are an excellent homemade alternative to commercial products. To make your own perfume or cologne, dilute our ylang-ylang oil in a dark-colored glass bottle with a carrier oil, ethanol, and distilled water. For a more dynamic aroma, combine with other SenseLAB essential oils that have woody, fruity, herbal, or floral essences. 
2. Mental health – According to recent studies, aromatherapy treatments with ylang-ylang oil may help alleviate depression, increase feelings of euphoria, and even boost self-esteem. Add SenseLAB’s ylang-ylang oil to a diffuser, vaporizer, massage oil, or a hot bath before tackling a big day or whenever extra support is needed.
3. Men’s hair oil – Ylang-ylang was an essential ingredient to produce a popular men’s hair conditioner and styler, known as macassar oil, that was used throughout Europe in the 1800s and early 1900s. Make your own macassar oil by diluting our ylang-ylang oil in SenseLAB’s fractionated coconut oil. Ylang-ylang oil can also be added to men’s hair products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and styling balms.
4. High blood pressure – Research suggests that ylang-ylang may decrease production rates of the stress hormone cortisol. Breathing in SenseLAB’s ylang-ylang oil as a steam may help lower blood pressure, treat prehypertension, and lower stress. One study showing these effects used an aromatherapy blend of neroli (2%), lavender (20%), ylang-ylang (15%), and marjoram (10%). Add to a diffuser, a hot bath, or drape a towel overhead while breathing in the steam from a ylang-ylang infused bowl of boiling water.

How to Use It?

Add to a massage oil, diffuser, vaporizer, or a hot bath to boost mental health. Create your own perfume or cologne using ylang-ylang oil, a carrier oil, ethanol, and distilled water. Inhale the steam produced by our ylang-ylang oil in a vaporizer, a bowl of boiling water, or a hot bath to help reduce high blood pressure. Make your own version of a popular 1800s hair product with just SenseLAB’s ylang-ylang oil and our fractionated coconut oil. Pairs well with cedarwood, cypress, jasmine, vanilla, lavender, neroli, and rose oil.

How it’s made?

It takes approximately 1,5 pound of ylang ylang flowers to make 10 ml of pure SenseLAB Ylang Ylang Essential Oil.

Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil Physical Properties

Our carefully crafted Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is steam distilled from the freshly picked, honeyed blossoms of the tall Cananga odorata var. genuina tree growing wild in the forests of India.

Origin: India

Parts used: Flowers

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Note classification: Top to Middle

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow colored liquid

Blend ideas of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang-Ylang blends well with Copaiba, Lemon, Vetiver, Frankincense, Aloe Vera, Ginger, Rose Geranium, and Clove.

SenseLAB “Love is in the Air” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Ylang-Ylang
• 3 drops Lime
• 3 drops Patchouli

SenseLAB “Firecrackers” Signature Blend: 

• 1 drop Ylang-Ylang
• 2 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Grapefruit
• 4 drops Juniper Berry

SenseLAB “Honey Flower” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Ylang-Ylang
• 2 drops Sandalwood
• 1 drop Cinnamon
• 1 drop Ginger

SenseLAB “Sleepy” Signature Blend: 

• 1 drop Ylang-Ylang
• 2 drops Tangerine
• 2 drops Spearmint
• 3 drops Lavender

SenseLAB “Garden full of Flowers” Signature Blend: 

• 1 drop Ylang-Ylang
• 1 drop Patchouli
• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop Cedarwood
• 1 drop Bergamot
• 2 drops Orange

Cautions / Safe use

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out 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.