Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Uses & Recipes For Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Reed Diffuser These are great for small rooms. This oil combines well Patchouli & Bergamot. However, it’s also a great fragrance used on its own. Its effects are warming, clarifying, and uplifting.

Use a carrier oil like Sweet Almond oil, available cheaply at most supermarkets.

These essential oil reed diffusers release a very light, subtle scent and do not compare to the very strong, overpowering scent that’s released by the commercial reed diffusers which use artificially scented oils. You’ll need to flip the reeds once a week to refresh the scent. Once the reeds are completely saturated, you’ll need to replace them with new reeds. You will also need to replace your oil once it starts to lose its scent or if it starts to smell “off” – usually after a month or so. ¾ fill a glass container preferably with a small neck, with your Sweet Almond oil. You may have one laying around or pick up one from a dollar shop.

Add at least four tablespoons of Vodka. (brings out the fragrance). You can also use denatured or rubbing alcohol. Denatured works best, because of its higher alcohol content.

Reeds we have supplied free, these are cotton fiber & work exceptionally well.

Add 50-70 drops of Ylang Ylang oil, personal preference applies.

Oil Diffusers These are the plug-in ones, ultrasonic with auto shut-off, great for a larger room. You only use water with a few drops of oil. To view Fragrances: make your own!

Half an ounce Sweet Almond oil (14.7ml) 30-35 drops of Ylang Ylang oil, or create your own blend as shown below. 2 tbsp cheap Vodka as a preservative. It prolongs the fragrance & enhances the top notes. However, it is not necessary to add alcohol, see below.* Start with your Sweet Almond carrier oil, or you can use fractionated Coconut oil. Then add those fragrance oils you wish to use, starting with base notes.

You could make the fragrance/perfume using only one essential oil, however, it’s lots of fun to make a blend from three or more scents, usually with a top note, middle note, and base note.

Top notes are the fragrance that you first smell, and therefore are the first to evaporate. The essential oil of Bergamot is a great top note oil.

For a middle note, Lavender or Lemon are good options. The middle note, known as the heart note, is considered the heart of the fragrance. It shows up once the top note has evaporated, and lasts longer. The middle note is more mellow and well-rounded.

Ylang Ylang as a base note is ideal. Base notes are the scents that linger the longest.

Whether they are top, middle, or base notes, there are no rules. Have fun and experiment with them.

Dab the fragrance on your pulse points (behind the ear, knee, and inside of the wrist). See how it wears after a time.

*Add alcohol for a preservative. This step isn’t necessary, but if you do it, use Vodka, because it is odorless. This is helpful if you want your scent to last longer, & it also enhances the top note. You can use Isopropyl alcohol instead.

The notes of oils we have supplied: Top notes: Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime, Holy Basil Middle notes: Lavender, Ginger, Coriander, Thyme Base notes: Cedarwood, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang Rollerball perfumes: As per the recipes above, these provide a convenient application method.

Handy purse size. We have supplied two free bottles with your Ultimate Essential Oil Package.

Check out our range of 5ml roller bottles for additional purchases.

To make a spray perfume: Add 20% essential oils to 80% alcohol base. Shake the mixture vigorously to dissolve the fragrance of the essential oil into the alcohol base. Pour the alcohol base into the perfume atomizer bottle, and use it as a perfume spray.

Bathing Nothing compares to a soak in the bath after a challenging day.

Take a handful of Sea salt, add to it 7-10 drops of your favorite oil, & then add to bath. Sea salt, with its cleansing, mineral-rich properties, makes it a luxurious, healthy experience. You can also use Bicarbonate of Soda or Epsom salts in the same way, both great for aching, tired limbs.

Beverages Add a single drop to herbal tea, bask in the aroma, and enjoy the relaxing sensation it brings.

Topically This is one of the few essential oils that can be used directly on the skin, but patch test first, as some skins are sensitive, or use a carrier oil like Sweet Almond, by using the by-the-drop method: add 12 drops of Ylang Ylang to each fl. ounce (30 ml) of your carrier oil.

A popular use for Ylang Ylang is applying it to the skin to preserve that “youthful glow”. It can help prevent signs of aging or irritation. It is even said to be powerful at fighting the development of skin cancer cells and melanoma. Combine one to two drops with Sweet Almond oil or fractionated Coconut oil, and massage it into the face once or twice daily for protection.

Culinary NOT known for its culinary abilities, as its fragrance is so strong.

Pest control Traditionally, Ylang Ylang has been used to treat bites, however, it’s also great for bug control.A bug repellent that works, which you can safely apply to the skin when mixed. Combine Ylang Ylang with equal amounts of Eucalyptus, Cedarwood & Lemongrass, totaling 25% overall. Then add 75% of your carrier oil: Sweet Almond, Sunflower, or fractionated Coconut oil. In fact, all of the oils supplied will work as repellents; just some better than others.

Cleaning Products Many essential oils are powerful antimicrobials and antibacterial substances, and Ylang-Ylang is no different. Essential oils are an alternative disinfecting solution. They have been shown to be effective against microbial films that form on surfaces. Ylang Ylang oil kills germs and leaves everything smelling fresh and clean. To boost the grease-cutting power for your cleaning spray, add

citrus oils like either Lemon, Lemongrass, Bergamot, or Sweet Orange. You can use them all, or just one that you have a preference for.

To make 2 cups of cleaning spray, use 1ž cups of water, Ÿ cup of white vinegar, 15 drops of Ylang Ylang oil, and add another 2-7 drops total of the remaining essential oils that you are going to use.

If using as a floor cleaner, cut down the number of oils to just a few drops of each, as some floors can become slippery because of too much oil applied.

Disclaimer The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by us as to the medicinal value of any essential oils or products discussed or sold on this website. The information presented here is for educating about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.