Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum Essential Oil (Helichrysum italicum)
Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) is steam-distilled from the flowers of the plant, sourced from Croatia, producing a transparent, pale yellow to orange liquid with a rich, herbaceous, honey-like aroma carrying tea-like, earthy undertones. As a middle-to-top note, it's treasured in perfumery and skincare for its distinctive character and rarity.
Often referred to as one of the most supportive oils for skin and body care, Helichrysum is widely used in formulations aimed at a healthy-looking complexion and smoother, more revitalised skin, particularly in facial oils, balms and massage blends for mature or tired-looking skin. Its calming, grounding aroma also makes it a favourite in aromatherapy for supporting emotional balance during times of stress.
This one deserves a little extra care: Helichrysum Essential Oil is combustible, a skin irritant and sensitiser, and carries a serious aspiration hazard if swallowed. Always dilute well before topical use and patch test first.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Helichrysum italicum |
| Plant Part Used | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Croatia |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Transparent Liquid, Pale Yellow to Orange |
| Note Classification | Middle to Top Note |
| Refractive Index | 1.4780 to 1.4900 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.880 to 0.900 @ 20°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water; Soluble in Ethanol |
| Shelf Life | 2-3 Years (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Facial oils & skincare
Well diluted, Helichrysum is prized in facial oils, balms and creams aimed at mature or tired-looking skin, valued for its supportive, restorative reputation.
Massage & recovery blends
In massage and body care blends, Helichrysum is commonly used to help soothe tired muscles and support post-exercise recovery.
Diffuser & emotional balance
Its calming, grounding aroma makes it a favourite in aromatherapy for creating a peaceful atmosphere and supporting emotional balance during times of stress.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Helichrysum oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, cypress, geranium, juniper, palmarosa, rose and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits) for your own finished product before use.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Helichrysum is a distinctive, honey-like middle note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate to add depth and warmth to floral or woody accords, or blend with Rose and Clary Sage for a rich, herbaceous character.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Helichrysum is a skin irritant and sensitiser, so keep leave-on skincare and facial oil blends to around 0.5-1% of the total formulation. Always patch test the finished blend.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For a calming, restorative blend, try 2 drops Helichrysum with 2 drops Geranium and 1 drop Clary Sage; for a grounding evening blend, combine 2 drops Helichrysum with 2 drops Cypress and 1 drop Bergamot.
Cold-Process Soap
Helichrysum is a costly, low-yield oil, so it's more commonly reserved for facial and body oils than soap; where used, keep it to around 0.5-1% of total oil weight and pair with Geranium or Rose to extend the blend.
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Helichrysum Essential Oil (Helichrysum italicum)
Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) is steam-distilled from the flowers of the plant, sourced from Croatia, producing a transparent, pale yellow to orange liquid with a rich, herbaceous, honey-like aroma carrying tea-like, earthy undertones. As a middle-to-top note, it's treasured in perfumery and skincare for its distinctive character and rarity.
Often referred to as one of the most supportive oils for skin and body care, Helichrysum is widely used in formulations aimed at a healthy-looking complexion and smoother, more revitalised skin, particularly in facial oils, balms and massage blends for mature or tired-looking skin. Its calming, grounding aroma also makes it a favourite in aromatherapy for supporting emotional balance during times of stress.
This one deserves a little extra care: Helichrysum Essential Oil is combustible, a skin irritant and sensitiser, and carries a serious aspiration hazard if swallowed. Always dilute well before topical use and patch test first.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Helichrysum italicum |
| Plant Part Used | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Croatia |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Transparent Liquid, Pale Yellow to Orange |
| Note Classification | Middle to Top Note |
| Refractive Index | 1.4780 to 1.4900 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.880 to 0.900 @ 20°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water; Soluble in Ethanol |
| Shelf Life | 2-3 Years (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Facial oils & skincare
Well diluted, Helichrysum is prized in facial oils, balms and creams aimed at mature or tired-looking skin, valued for its supportive, restorative reputation.
Massage & recovery blends
In massage and body care blends, Helichrysum is commonly used to help soothe tired muscles and support post-exercise recovery.
Diffuser & emotional balance
Its calming, grounding aroma makes it a favourite in aromatherapy for creating a peaceful atmosphere and supporting emotional balance during times of stress.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Helichrysum oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, cypress, geranium, juniper, palmarosa, rose and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits) for your own finished product before use.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Helichrysum is a distinctive, honey-like middle note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate to add depth and warmth to floral or woody accords, or blend with Rose and Clary Sage for a rich, herbaceous character.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Helichrysum is a skin irritant and sensitiser, so keep leave-on skincare and facial oil blends to around 0.5-1% of the total formulation. Always patch test the finished blend.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For a calming, restorative blend, try 2 drops Helichrysum with 2 drops Geranium and 1 drop Clary Sage; for a grounding evening blend, combine 2 drops Helichrysum with 2 drops Cypress and 1 drop Bergamot.
Cold-Process Soap
Helichrysum is a costly, low-yield oil, so it's more commonly reserved for facial and body oils than soap; where used, keep it to around 0.5-1% of total oil weight and pair with Geranium or Rose to extend the blend.
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