Ylang Ylang Oil: Various Ways to Use It
O Ylang Ylang Oil It is one of the essential oils with the greatest versatility in its forms of use, due to the numerous benefits it offers through aromacology, where the focus is to provide well-being and improve quality of life, through positive effects caused by aromas throughout the body.
What Are Essential Oils Anyway?
Os essencial oils are active ingredients extracted from plants and that preserve their natural properties in highly concentrated forms – its essence. Hence the name “essential oil”, although the end result does not always have the typical density of an oil.
We can further increase your therapeutic results when we combine the Ylang Ylang Essential Oil to other therapeutic routes, such as therapeutic body massage and craniofacial massage, bringing benefits to the skin and scalp.
Tips for Using Ylang Ylang Oil
It is interesting to use Ylang Ylang oil in combination with vegetable oils – carriers –, taking as a reference the application of 1 to 4 drops of essential oil for every 10 ml of vegetable oil. To perform this carrier function, the most recommended vegetable oils are essential oils. Grape Seed, Avocado, Jojoba, Macadamia and Rosehip, due to the fact that they have a greater affinity with the skin, that is, they are bioidentical to the properties that our body produces, which facilitates the adsorption of the active ingredients present there.
[highlight]Tip 1:[/highlight] Use as a tonic for the nervous system, via smell and massage. With sedative properties, this oil relaxes and promotes sleep, combats anxiety and depression, has a revitalizing effect, helps individuals with emotional difficulties, and alleviates problems with touch and contact.
[highlight]Tip 2:[/highlight] Use as a hair tonic, via massage and moisturizing. It has a skin regenerating effect and reduces excessive oiliness of the scalp, and can be applied to the hair to replace lipids.
[highlight]Tip 3:[/highlight] Use as a tonic to regulate the hormonal system, via smell and massage. Combats premenstrual tension – PMS – and common problems of menopause.
[highlight]Tip 4:[/highlight] Use as a tonic anti-aging facial and body, via massage. Helps skin healing and is ideal for night therapies.
[highlight]Tip 5:[/highlight] Use to combat fluid retention and stimulate the lymphatic system, via massage.
[highlight]Tip 6:[/highlight] Use to promote improved oxygen circulation in the bloodstream, via massage. Facilitates gas exchange, thus helping to prevent infections, eliminate toxins and balance the immune system.
[highlight]Tip 7:[/highlight] Use to promote a relaxing experience, via smell and topical application. Add to bath salts and room diffusers.
[highlight]Tip 8:[/highlight] Use to improve the endocrine, cardiovascular, reproductive and digestive systems, via massage and smell.
[highlight]Tip 9:[/highlight] Use to balance heartbeats, control blood pressure and prevent cardiac arrhythmia, via massage and smell.
[highlight]Tip 10:[/highlight] Used as an aphrodisiac, it improves libido and desire, and helps individuals who have suffered trauma and sexual blockages.
Ylang Ylang Curiosities
- The cosmetics industry has been working increasingly with the concept of aromacology. The objective is to develop studies and research to monitor the effects of fragrances on human behavior.
- Ylang Ylang is believed to have aphrodisiac qualities, with its sweet, floral aroma.
- Ylang Ylang essential oil is extracted from the flower petals of the tree of the same name.
- Ylang Ylang is one of the fundamental components of the classic Chanel N°5 perfume.
- To this day, it is used in Indonesia to decorate the bed of newlyweds on their wedding night, due to its energizing and aphrodisiac qualities.
- This oil has been recognized for centuries for its role in health, beauty and well-being.
Ylang Ylang: Guidelines and Care
Therapeutic treatments carried out using essential oils must always be conducted and guided by a specialist doctor or therapist who will assess and monitor each patient's condition, analyzing it within a comprehensive vision and taking into account the physical, mental and emotional aspects of each patient.
Furthermore, the application of pure essential oil should be avoided. – without a carrier vegetable oil. Pregnant and lactating women should also avoid using Ylang Ylang essential oil. People with vascular problems or who are taking blood pressure medication should seek medical advice before use.
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