People have been using natural vegetable oils since ancient times. They are mentioned by Tibetan treatises on medicine, the Bible. Ayurveda ascribes to many of them the ability not only to improve health, but also to change life itself, attracting love, wealth, recognition and good mood to a person.
Oil is the most important part of the plant, containing all the beneficial properties that are attributed to it. An extract from ylang-ylang occupies a special place among the esters.
Essential Oil Composition
Ylang-ylang is called the tree of love and youth. The properties of the essential oil of this plant are due to its unique composition.
It includes the following substances: monoterpenes, complex and simple forms of ethers, various oxides, sesquiterpenes - compounds of the organic type, which are oxygen derivatives of sesqueroterpenes, organic substance cinnamaldehyde.
Unique properties
This composition gives the ylang-ylang oil the most diverse properties. Among them are the following:
- calming effect on the nervous system;
- increase in libido;
- improving the properties of store and home cosmetic products;
- the improvement of nails, hair and skin;
- normalization of the menstrual cycle;
- stabilization of blood pressure.
How to use
Use ylang-ylang essential oil with caution so as not to cause harm to health.
The following recommendations should be observed:
- Do not use in pure form.
- Do not mix with cosmetics, which may contain preservatives, artificial colors and other synthetic substances.
- You can use masks no more than several times a week, the duration of the course is 12 procedures.
- Before using any product containing ylang-ylang essential oil, a small allergy test should be done. A small amount of the product is applied to the wrist, after which it is necessary to monitor the response for 10 minutes.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of ylang-ylang essential oil - the presence of the following conditions:
- hypotension;
- individual intolerance to the drug;
- allergic reaction;
- pregnancy.
Benefits for the human body
The good reputation of ylang-ylang essential oil, the properties and application of which we will now examine in more detail, is caused by the many positive results from its use in various ways.
The extract of a solar plant has a beneficial effect on human organs and systems:
- stabilizes blood pressure;
- normalizes the menstrual cycle and facilitates the manifestation of menopause and other hormonal changes that occur in the body of women;
- favorably affects the respiratory system and heart function;
- removes cramps, cramps;
- treats headaches;
- rejuvenates the skin, eliminates the first signs of aging;
- prevents alopecia, accelerates slow hair growth;
- strengthens curls and nails, increases smoothness, elasticity and firmness of the skin;
- It has a general calming effect on the body;
- normalizes the water-lipid balance of the epidermis and improves the functioning of the endocrine glands, eliminates tightness and greasy skin;
- relieves itching and redness caused by insect bites;
- positive effect on muscle tone, relaxes;
- treats depression and relieves stress;
- eliminates stench;
- calms anger, eliminates increased excitability, panic fear, causeless anxiety;
- eliminates inflammatory processes.
Application rules
An extract of ylang-ylang may be harmful if the recommendations for its use are not followed.
Basically, all the tips relate to compliance with the dosage. It should not be exceeded. The amount of oil depends solely on the method of its application:
- For a good smell in the room, essential oil is poured into aroma lamps. It will take only a few drops per room area of 20 square meters. meters.
- To take a medicinal bath, ylang-ylang essential oil (4-7 drops) is dripped onto sea or table salt. The duration of such a pleasant procedure is 20 minutes, but the session can be extended, only with a lower dosage of oil.
- If you mix in the same proportions extracts from ylang-ylang and tea tree, you get a tool for processing nail plates.
- To improve any cosmetic product, for example, cream or shampoo, you need to add only 3 drops of ether to a tablespoon of the base composition.
- To increase libido or relieve depression, 5 drops of ylang-ylang oil (indicated in the reviews) should be diluted with 10 ml of mint tincture, after which the resulting mixture should be used when taking a bath (no more than one teaspoon). The product can be used for oily skin care.
- Ingestion of essential oil is carried out with mental disorders, problems with sleep or metabolism, high blood pressure or tachycardia. Only 2 drops of ether will be required, first it must be dissolved in any liquid. Drinking is recommended with a drink with a high level of acidity. Juice or kefir is suitable. This method of application must be discussed with the doctor.
- To flavor tea or alcohol, not more than 3-4 drops of ylang-ylang oil are added per pack or bottle.
Gentle facial cleansing
Many effective recipes for homemade cosmetics are known that include ylang-ylang essential oil. Reviews about them are extremely positive.
Particularly well-proven face masks. Consider one of the options for preparing such a tool. It is suitable for high-quality cleansing of the skin of any type from impurities and keratinized layer of cells.
To 15 ml of olive oil add 1 drop of ylang-ylang ether. Add 1 teaspoon of shallow salt. All components must be mixed thoroughly to achieve a uniform consistency.
The product is applied to clean skin. Oil scrub should be rubbed with soft circular motions to increase blood circulation.
7 minutes after application, the mask must be washed off. To do this, take warm water.
In the same way, you can use ylang-ylang oil for the body.
Acne Elimination and Acne Prevention
Many people are worried about problematic skin, so the recipe for a healthy mask is very popular, allowing you to remove inflammation and remove traces of post-acne in just a few uses.
You need to take 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil, mix with a drop of any citrus oil and a few drops of ylang-ylang ether. The ingredients should be mixed thoroughly.
Apply the mass with a cotton pad to a clean face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Hold the mask for about 20 minutes.
According to reviews, ylang-ylang oil in this tool acts as an antiseptic, accelerates the healing of acne, prevents the appearance of new inflammations.
Hair Growth Acceleration
Consider now the method of applying oil, which will give the hair a silkiness, make them more docile, and also strengthen the bulbs and accelerate the growth of curls.
Add 100 drops of ylang-ylang to 100 ml of shampoo. With an enriched composition, wash your hair several times a week, rinse thoroughly.
How to use ylang-ylang oil for hair? Additionally, you can do aroma combing. To do this, oil a wooden comb or a brush made of natural bristles, applying 5-7 drops of ylang-ylang ether to its surface. Curls will acquire shine and a pleasant aroma.
Application efficiency
Ylang-ylang oil (reviews confirm this) shows high efficiency both when applied topically to the skin or added to store products, and when taken orally.
Its peculiarity lies in its comprehensive action - the effect on the dermal cover, internal organs, as well as on the psychoemotional state of a person. Not every natural remedy boasts such amazing functionality. Also, the smell of ylang-ylang oil does not leave anyone indifferent.
Side effects
The use of ylang-ylang is allowed only in accordance with the indicated dosages. Otherwise, you can get side effects:
- acute allergy;
- dizziness;
- migraine;
- vomiting, nausea.
- weakness, general malaise.
Manufacturers and cost
Many brands use ylang ylang oil in cosmetology.
Today, various Russian companies are engaged in the manufacture and sale of this broadcast:
- Mirroll.
- Lekus.
- "Aromaster RU".
- "Elfarma".
- "Pharmaceutical Union."
- "Siberian natural oils".
Its average cost varies from 100 to 300 rubles.