Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Organic Complete is a luxurious, intensely aromatic essential oil obtained through the steam distillation of the fragrant yellow flowers of the Cananga odorata tree. Renowned for its beautifully rich, sweet, exotic floral fragrance, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil has been treasured for centuries in traditional beauty rituals, natural perfumery, aromatherapy, and luxurious skincare formulations. Unlike Ylang Ylang Extra or other individual distillation fractions, Ylang Ylang Complete represents the oil collected throughout the full distillation process or a blend of the distillation fractions. It offers a more rounded and complex aromatic profile, combining fresh floral top notes with creamy, sweet, slightly spicy, and warm balsamic undertones. Its captivating fragrance makes it an excellent ingredient for fine perfumes, body oils, facial serums, hair conditioners, massage oils, soaps, candles, and aromatic personal care products.
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
INCI Name: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Plant Family: Annonaceae
Plant Part Used: Fresh Flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Aroma: Rich, sweet, exotic, floral, creamy, slightly fruity and balsamic
Colour: Pale yellow to golden yellow
Solubility: Oil-soluble; insoluble in water
Product Type: Pure Essential Oil
Grade: Complete (Full Distillation)
Benefits and Uses
1. Skincare Benefits
Skin Conditioning: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil can be incorporated into facial oils, creams, and lotions to enhance the sensory experience and contribute to skin-conditioning formulations.
Oily and Combination Skin: Traditionally used in products formulated for oily and combination skin. However, clinical evidence that it directly regulates sebum production is limited.
Mature Skin Care: Its luxurious floral fragrance makes it a popular addition to facial oils, anti-aging beauty products, and nourishing body creams.
Relaxing Skincare Rituals: The warm, exotic aroma creates a spa-like experience in facial massage oils and nighttime skincare routines.
2. Hair Care Benefits
Scalp Massage Oils: Adds a pleasant botanical fragrance to scalp massage blends and pre-shampoo treatments.
Hair Conditioners: Enhances the fragrance of conditioners, hair masks, and leave-in treatments.
Hair Oils: Blends beautifully with coconut, jojoba, argan, and castor oils to create luxurious hair-conditioning products.
Shampoos: Provides a rich, exotic floral aroma to botanical shampoo formulations.
Note: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil has not been clinically established to stimulate hair growth or prevent hair loss.
3. Aromatherapy and Relaxation
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is widely appreciated in aromatherapy for its sweet, comforting, and sensual fragrance.
It is traditionally used to create an atmosphere associated with:
Relaxation and tranquility
Emotional comfort
Romantic and sensual ambience
Stress-relieving self-care rituals
Meditation and spa experiences
These are traditional aromatic uses and should not be interpreted as established medical treatments for anxiety, depression, or other health conditions.
4. Natural Perfumery
Ylang Ylang Complete is an important floral ingredient in fine perfumery because of its powerful, long-lasting fragrance.
Fragrance Family: Floral / Exotic Floral
Fragrance Notes: Primarily heart notes, with rich base-note characteristics.
Aromatic Profile:
Top: Sweet, fruity, fresh floral
Middle: Rich, exotic, creamy white floral
Base: Warm, balsamic, slightly spicy and sensual
It blends beautifully with jasmine, rose, neroli, sandalwood, patchouli, bergamot, sweet orange, vanilla, vetiver, and lavender.
5. Soap and Cosmetic Manufacturing
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Complete is suitable for use as a fragrance ingredient in:
Handmade soaps
Body washes and shower gels
Body lotions and creams
Bath oils
Massage oils
Body butters
Facial oils and serums
Hair masks and conditioners
Perfumes and solid fragrances
Aromatic bath products
Suggested Cosmetic Usage
Application
Preliminary Starting Range
Facial Oils 0.05–0.20%
Facial Creams 0.05–0.20%
Body Lotions 0.10–0.50%
Massage Oils 0.10–0.50%
Hair Oils 0.10–0.50
Shampoos 0.10–0.30%
Conditioners 0.10–0.30%
Soap Making 0.20–0.80%
Popular Essential Oil Blends
Relaxing Floral Blend: Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Sandalwood
Romantic Perfume Blend: Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla
Luxury Hair Oil Blend: Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Cedarwood, Argan Oil
Exotic Body Oil Blend: Ylang Ylang, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Jojoba Oil
Tropical Floral Blend: Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Neroli, Coconut Fragrance
How to Use
For Facial Oils: Dilute into a suitable carrier oil, such as jojoba, argan, or sweet almond oil, at a concentration appropriate for the finished formulation.
For Hair Oils: Add a small amount to a carrier oil blend for a fragrant pre-shampoo scalp massage or conditioning treatment.
For Massage Oils: Blend with coconut, grapeseed, or sweet almond oil to create an aromatic massage product.
For Aromatherapy: Use a few drops in a diffuser according to the diffuser manufacturer's instructions and with adequate ventilation.
For Perfumes: Combine with complementary fragrance materials to develop exotic floral perfume accords.
Safety and Precautions
For external cosmetic and aromatic use only.
Do not ingest.
Do not apply undiluted essential oil directly to the skin.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Conduct a patch test with the properly diluted finished product.
May cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Check the product-specific IFRA certificate and fragrance allergen declaration before commercial cosmetic use.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or on young children.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed amber glass container, protected from heat, sunlight, air, and moisture to help preserve its aromatic quality.
Why Choose Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Complete?
Ylang Ylang Complete offers the full-bodied aromatic character of the fragrant Cananga odorata flower. Its rich, sweet, creamy, and exotic floral fragrance makes it a versatile ingredient for luxury perfumery, natural cosmetics, botanical hair care, and aromatherapy products.
Botanic Planet Canada Inc. offers Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Complete as a versatile aromatic raw material for cosmetic formulators, soap makers, perfumers, and botanical beauty enthusiasts.
Disclaimer: This product is intended for cosmetic, perfumery, and external aromatic applications only. The information provided is for general educational and formulation purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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