Essential Oil of Ylang-Ylang
Commonly known as: Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (I.N.C.I.), Ylang-Ylang.
Botanical name: Cananga odorata.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Annonaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Flowers.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from the Moluccas archipelago in Eastern Indonesia, it was then introduced to the Philippines, Malaysia, Northern Madagascar, Reunion Island, the Comoros and to a lesser extent, Mayotte.
Blooming: Throughout the year with a peak production from May to December.
Origin, provenance: Madagascar.
Phytochemical composition: Alpha-pinene, para-methyl-cresol, alpha-cubebene, alpha-copaene, linalool, beta-elemene, beta-caryophyllene, methyl benzoate, alpha-humulene, gamma-muurolene, alpha-muurolene, germacrene-D, benzyl acetate, trans-trans-alpha-farnesene, geranyl acetate, delta-cadinene, gamma-cadinene, geraniol, caryophyllene oxide, methyleugenol, trans-nerolidol, cinnamyl acetate, eugenol, tau-cadinol, alpha-cadinol, tau-muurolol, farnesyl acetate, isoeugenol, trans-trans-farnesol, geranyl benzoate, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate.
Sensory properties: Appearance: A liquid that may become cloudy over time; Colour: Pale yellow to orange; Scent: Floral and jasmine-like.
Physical properties: Density: 0.920 - 0.950; Refractive Index: 1.495 - 1.513.
Concerns: Tonic, sebum-regulating, relaxing, fragrant, rebalancing, regenerating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.
Effect: All hair types, especially dull and dry hair; Recommended for combating hair loss and stretch marks.
Details
Applications
Haircare (detangling creams).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are typically sensitive to UV radiation. Therefore, it is recommended to store ylang-ylang essential oil in an amber glass bottle, and keep it away from heat, light and at a stable and moderate temperature.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic and irritating. As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation, in the crook of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it. Do not use topically in babies under 3 months old, during pregnancy and in breastfeeding women. Not recommended for individuals at risk of epilepsy.
Some natural compounds found in this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): benzyl benzoate, linalool, benzyl salicylate, geraniol, farnesols, eugenol, citral.