Scientific name: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Classification: Essential Oil
Moisturizing, restorative, and soothing.
Stories from Nature
Native to the tropical regions of Asia, the Ylang Ylang is an evergreen tree of the Annonaceae family, known for its intensely fragrant, sweet, and exotic flowers. Its name is often translated as “flower of flowers.” Its long petals, which are initially greenish, take on yellow hues as they mature, releasing the characteristic fragrance that has made this plant famous in perfumery.
Women in Southeast Asian countries used to mix a few drops of it into coconut oil to protect their skin and hair during the rainy season. It has been described as an “aphrodisiac fragrance” throughout the ages.
Benefits Scalp and Hair
The use of ylang-ylang in hair care proves to be a true rebalancing and strengthening elixir, particularly useful in situations of environmental stress:
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Sebum-regulating and purifying action: it acts directly on the scalp, helping to normalize sebum production, purifying the Scalp, and keeping the follicles oxygenated.
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Combats dryness: It is highly effective in combating hair dehydration, especially when caused by the aggressive effects of typical summer environmental factors such as sun, wind, and salt, or by the use of heat styling tools.
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Strengthens damaged hair: It fortifies and repairs dull, dry, and damaged strands, restoring their vitality, strength, and elasticity.
These purifying and protective properties make it the ideal foundation for hair treatments and masks sun products. The active ingredient works to defend the hair during exposure and repair post-beach structural damage, preventing dryness.
Skin Benefits
On the skin, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil fully expresses its soothing, protective, and beautifying qualities:
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Soothing and anti-redness action: it has a powerful calming effect against redness and itching, proving to be an irreplaceable ally in soothing the skin after sun exposure or in cases of thermal stress.
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Hydrolipid Balance: It preserves the skin’s internal moisture and promotes the repair of the skin barrier, maintaining the proper hydrolipid balance necessary to prevent flaking.
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Radiant and evening effect: in addition to soothing, it improves the overall appearance of the skin, giving it a healthy, smooth, youthful, and naturally radiant finish.
The moisturizing, brightening, and soothing benefits of Ylang Ylang are masterfully harnessed in shimmering body lotions, high-protection dry tanning oils, and after-sun serums. In these cosmetics, the active ingredient works in synergy to enhance the complexion, leave the skin silky without feeling greasy, and regenerate the skin after stress caused by UV rays.
