Sensual, balancing and uplifting
Historically regarded as a natural aphrodisiac
Often used in hair care to help promote growth and shine
Ylang Ylang essential oil has an attractive fragrance when used on its own although if used too strongly the perfume can be overbearing and may occasionally cause headaches in a small percentage of people.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil comes from a small tropical tree whose name means Flower of Flowers and is regarded as a natural aphrodisiac.
Ylang Ylang is useful for application in stressful situations and in general skin care, particularly for oily skin. It's an appropriate oil to use in hair rinses thanks to it's excellent hair tonic properties. Historically it has also been used for its intrinsic aphrodisiac properties. A few drops in one of our wide range of vaporisers or burners and some romantic candlelight will get you and your partner in just the right mood.
Magickally: Love, aphrodisiac, happiness, sleep, removed negative energies.
To Use: Add a few drops to a warm bath to help set the mood or relax after a stressful day. Enjoy a few drops added to a vaporiser to help calm the mind and ease away anxious thoughts. Add a few drops to your shampoo to help promote volume, shine and manageability of the hair. Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a base lotion or cream and use to help balance oily skin. Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier oil for a relaxing and restoring massage.
Blends Well With: You may find that Ylang Ylang blends especially well with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sandalwood.
Safety: Dilute in a carrier oil before skin application. Keep away from children and out of eyes. Do not take internally or apply undiluted to the skin. For further advice on using essential oils to treat medical conditions, we recommend you seek advice from a professional.
Please note that Kallima Spiritual Centre & The Wonky Witches Caldron Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.