Spotlight: Ylang Ylang

IT’S SHOUT OUT TIME!!!  So I want to give a huge shout out to one of my favorite smelling essential oils….ylang yang!!

This amazing essential oil is derived from the star-shaped flowers of the tropical Ylang Ylang tree and is used in making perfumes and in aromatherapy. This oil is used to lessen tension and stress and to promote a positive outlook. When taken internally, Ylang Ylang provides antioxidant support. 

Looking for ways to use this amazing oil…

• Put into an Epsom Salt bath for relaxation.
• Refresh your skin with an aromatherapy steam facial using Ylang Ylang essential oil.
• Put on your wrists for a sweet, floral perfume.
• Add to Fractionated Coconut Oil for a deep hair conditioner.

One of the many benefits of Ylang Ylang is for emotional balance.  Use this oil to help with…

• Reduces irritability
• Helps to relieve depression
• Helps to reduce stress & tension
• Awakens the sensuality, promotes feeling so romance.
• Uplifts the mood
• Brings calmness, joy, & harmony to our inner-self.
• Reduces anger
• Reduces anxiety
• Improves good quality sleep. 

Enjoy Ylang Ylang in your home with these fragrant diffuser blends.

Pretty Relaxed

• 3 drops Lavender oil
• 3 drops Cypress oil
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang oil

Relaxation & Sleep

• 2 drops Ylang Ylang oil
• 2 drops Lavender oil
• 2 drops Bergamot oil

Spring Freshness

• 2 drops Grapefruit oil
• 1 drops Ylang Ylang oil
• 2 drops Bergamot oil

How do you use this amazing essential oil?  I would love to hear in the comments below.

Blessings!

XOXO-Alisha