Ylang-Ylang essential oil Germany

Cosmetic and dermatological properties. Prevents premature skin aging by stimulating the growth of new cells in the deep layers of the skin. Rejuvenates, moisturizes, “polishes” the skin. Used in the treatment of acne, eczema and dermatoses. Strengthens hair and nails.

The amazing, rich aroma of ylang-ylang owes its existence to a plant called fragrant cananga - it is from its flowers that ylang-ylang essential oil is obtained by steam distillation.

This valuable, very aromatic oil has been used since ancient times by residents of tropical latitudes to treat malaria and other infections, and to relieve the pain of mosquito bites. For centuries, ylang-ylang has been used as an incense and aphrodisiac. To this day, in Indonesia, it is a widespread custom to cover the newlyweds’ bed with the flowers of this plant - after all, one of the main properties of ylang-ylang is to increase sexual desire, reveal sensuality, and cure impotence and frigidity.

Cosmetics, skin and hair care

Ylang-ylang has the property of strengthening hair and stimulating its growth (should be rubbed into the scalp

You can enrich shampoos, creams, bath gels with oil.

The oil is also effective in caring for the skin of the face and body - both dry and oily. Stimulates blood circulation in capillaries, nourishes cells, treats irritation.

Basic medical properties of ylang-ylang oil

In medicine and healing, the plant finds its use as:

- antidepressant;
- antiseborrheic;
- antiseptic;
- aphrodisiac;
- hypotensive;
- relaxing and calming the nerves.

Antiseborrheic: Seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis (eczema) is a serious disease caused by disruption of the sebaceous glands. With this disease, ylang-ylang essential oil can be useful in that it relieves inflammation and irritation of the skin, regulates sebum production, and also copes with the infection itself.

Antiseptic: With wounds and cuts, skin damage of any origin, a person is at increased risk of contracting one or another infection. Ylang-ylang oil helps prevent sepsis - it inhibits the growth of microbes and disinfects the wound. The plant not only protects the wound from viruses, fungi and bacteria, but also accelerates the healing process itself.