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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3)

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil offers a sweet, exotic aroma perfect for perfumery and skincare, sourced from Madagascar, steam distilled from flowers.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Soft & Sensual: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) is steam distilled from the tropical Cananga odorata flower. As the mildest grade in the distillation sequence, it offers a gentle yet floral aroma — rich, sweet, and comforting without overpowering.

Aromatherapy Favorite: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is beloved for a reputed ability to help soothe stress, ease tension, and calm the mind. Often used in diffuser blends for sleep or intimacy, its soft floral scent creates an atmosphere of serenity and sensuality.

Balanced Beauty: Known for its harmonizing properties, Ylang Ylang Oil helps regulate oil production in both skin and scalp. It’s a nourishing addition to facial serums, lotions, shampoos, and hair masks — supporting hydration, softness, and a healthy-looking glow.

Delicate but Deep: Though lighter than other grades, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) still delivers rich complexity. It blends effortlessly with citrus, florals, and woods, making it a go-to for natural perfumery and custom self-care creations.


DESCRIPTION

Gentle, floral, and comforting — Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) is the softest expression of the Cananga odorata flower. Steam distilled in the final stage of the distillation process, this #3 grade yields a milder aroma that’s sweet, floral, and softly sensual — perfect for soothing blends, and skin and hair care.

Native to tropical regions like Madagascar, ylang ylang is also known as the “flower of flowers,” long celebrated for its romantic symbolism and calming properties. This essential oil is often used in diffuser blends that support emotional well-being, helping to ease tension and promote rest. Topically, it’s loved for its ability to help balance oil production in both skin and scalp — making it a beautiful addition to facial serums, body butters, shampoos, and conditioning treatments.

Whether you’re creating a soft floral perfume, a nighttime diffuser blend, or a deeply nourishing hair mask, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) brings subtle depth and serenity to every formulation.


DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE

    • Serenity Diffuser Blend: Add 3–4 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) to a diffuser to create a calming, floral ambiance. Ideal for promoting relaxation, connection, or a restful night’s sleep.

    • Balancing Skin Care: Use Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) at 0.2–0.5% in facial oils, lotions, or creams to help balance sebum production and support a hydrated, radiant complexion. Always patch test before full application.

    • Lustrous Hair Rituals: Add Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) at 0.1–0.3% to conditioners, masks, or scalp oils to nourish dry hair and promote softness and shine.

    • Floral-Infused Baths: Dilute 3–5 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) in a carrier oil and swirl into a warm bath for a soothing soak that helps ease stress and uplift the senses.

    • Romantic Massage Blends: Use Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) at 0.5–1% in a carrier oil for a comforting massage oil that calms the body and supports connection.

    • Natural Floral Perfumes: Use Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) sparingly — 0.1–0.3% — as a soft, sensual base note in custom fragrance blends. Complements citrus, floral, and woody notes beautifully.

Botanical Name:

Cananga odorata

Plant Part:

Flowers

Main Constituents:

Germacrene-D: 15–34%

Origin:

Madagascar

Processing Method:

Steam Distilled


MORE ABOUT YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL (#3)

Color/Consistency:

A thin, clear, pale yellow liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:

A base note with a medium aroma, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (#3) has a sweet, exotic, floral scent that is one of the most sought-after.

Blends With:

Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Neroli, Rosewood, and Sandalwood.


Cautions: Dilute before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. It can also cause sensitivity in some people; excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea. Avoid contact with eyes.

WARNING Prop 65: This product contains a component which is listed under California Proposition 65. California residents will receive this product labeled accordingly.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.

IMPORTANT: All New Directions Aromatics (NDA) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.

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