Ylang Ylang Essential oil
Ylang Ylang Essential oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata var genuina) is steam distilled from the fresh flowers of the tree, sourced from Madagascar. This is the "Complete" grade — the result of a single, continuous, uninterrupted distillation, yielding a full-spectrum, non-fractionated oil, as distinct from the various fractionated grades (Extra, I, II, III) sometimes sold separately in the trade. Its intensely sweet, powerful, tropical fruity-floral aroma with a soft woody undertone has made it a treasured note in natural perfumery.
Ylang Ylang is often used to help create a calm, soothing atmosphere and to support feelings of relaxation and emotional wellbeing, and its warm floral scent is popular as a romantic and sensual note in blends. On the skin, it has a balancing effect that suits both dry and oily skin types, and it is often included in hair and scalp care formulations for its traditional reputation for supporting a healthy-looking scalp.
A little care goes a long way: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first. One independently reviewed safety source also flags a possible reproductive-toxicity concern, so avoid use during pregnancy. See the Safety Data Sheet for further guidance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cananga odorata var genuina |
| Plant Part Used | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Purity | 100% Pure and Natural |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Coloured Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 to 1.520 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.905 to 0.960 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -60° to -20° |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
A few drops of Ylang Ylang in a diffuser or oil burner fill a room with a warm, exotic floral aroma, ideal for a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted, Ylang Ylang adds a rich, sensual note to massage and bath blends, encouraging a relaxed, unwinding mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
Used sparingly, Ylang Ylang helps balance the skin's natural sebum production, suiting both dry and oily skin types.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Ylang Ylang oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and sandalwood. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. Given this oil's naturally strong allergen/sensitiser profile, keep well below the category ceiling in leave-on products, and avoid use in formulations intended for use during pregnancy.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Ylang Ylang is a classic middle-to-base note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate for warmth and floral depth.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Keep Ylang Ylang to around 0.5-1% of the total formulation, well within the IFRA leave-on category limits.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
1-2 drops is usually enough — this is a potent, long-lasting floral aroma.
Cold-Process Soap
Try around 1% of total oil weight for a rich, exotic floral note.
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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata var genuina) is steam distilled from the fresh flowers of the tree, sourced from Madagascar. This is the "Complete" grade — the result of a single, continuous, uninterrupted distillation, yielding a full-spectrum, non-fractionated oil, as distinct from the various fractionated grades (Extra, I, II, III) sometimes sold separately in the trade. Its intensely sweet, powerful, tropical fruity-floral aroma with a soft woody undertone has made it a treasured note in natural perfumery.
Ylang Ylang is often used to help create a calm, soothing atmosphere and to support feelings of relaxation and emotional wellbeing, and its warm floral scent is popular as a romantic and sensual note in blends. On the skin, it has a balancing effect that suits both dry and oily skin types, and it is often included in hair and scalp care formulations for its traditional reputation for supporting a healthy-looking scalp.
A little care goes a long way: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first. One independently reviewed safety source also flags a possible reproductive-toxicity concern, so avoid use during pregnancy. See the Safety Data Sheet for further guidance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cananga odorata var genuina |
| Plant Part Used | Flowers |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Purity | 100% Pure and Natural |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Coloured Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 to 1.520 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.905 to 0.960 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -60° to -20° |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
A few drops of Ylang Ylang in a diffuser or oil burner fill a room with a warm, exotic floral aroma, ideal for a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted, Ylang Ylang adds a rich, sensual note to massage and bath blends, encouraging a relaxed, unwinding mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
Used sparingly, Ylang Ylang helps balance the skin's natural sebum production, suiting both dry and oily skin types.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Ylang Ylang oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and sandalwood. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. Given this oil's naturally strong allergen/sensitiser profile, keep well below the category ceiling in leave-on products, and avoid use in formulations intended for use during pregnancy.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Ylang Ylang is a classic middle-to-base note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate for warmth and floral depth.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Keep Ylang Ylang to around 0.5-1% of the total formulation, well within the IFRA leave-on category limits.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
1-2 drops is usually enough — this is a potent, long-lasting floral aroma.
Cold-Process Soap
Try around 1% of total oil weight for a rich, exotic floral note.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
