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How can we know a place without seeing it? How can we get an impression of that place without being in that place and seeing nothing of that place? Let's play a short game with you. As we share clues about that place, let's try to guess together in which geography, in what position, on which side of the world that place is located.
Our first clue is the sound of waves. Let's add the white and unique beaches. We are aware that it is not enough. Imagine an island covered with slightly raised green hills and covered with clear blue waters. Maybe you're close, but none of the details above are enough to describe a special place for you. Last tip... Ylang Ylang scent? Now it has, the homeland of this inviting and uplifting fragrance is the South Pacific. Congratulations! You know.
Ylang Ylang, the love and aphrodisiac scent of local rights for thousands of years, began to be carried to Europe by explorers in the 1600s. And so the written history of Ylang Ylang began. Although it is known to be used by local communities in "first night" and celebration ceremonies, the transformation of Ylang Ylang into a fragrance phenomenon was when European explorers introduced this fragrance to the whole world. The fragrance arouses great interest. And it quickly became indispensable for women's perfumes and attracting partners. Later, French colonists moved Ylang Ylang to Reunion in the 1700s, and to the islands of Comoros and Madagascar in the 1900s. To meet this high demand, the first commercial cultivation of Ylang Ylang began in the 1800s.
According to anthropologist Margaret Mead's studies in the South Pacific, this magnificent plant, which is the magnificent bed decoration of "first night" ceremonies, becomes a favorite of European women after the 1600s.
We witnessed the short adventure of Ylang Ylang together. Now if you want what is Ylang Ylang oil, what are its benefits? Let's look for answers to your questions together.
What is Ylang Ylang Oil?
The Ylang Ylang tree, whose homeland is the South Pacific, has turned into an odor phenomenon thanks to the yellow and plump flowers obtained from its branches reaching up to 20 meters in length. These flowers are harvested before sunrise in May and June and are distilled to obtain oil. The first answer to the question of what Ylang Ylang oil does is undoubtedly its feminine and dizzying aphrodisiac effect, as it has been for centuries, with its warm and soft scent. Indigenous peoples of Maluku islands decorate the beds of newlywed couples with Ylang Ylang flowers as a very old tradition. Paired with Venus in mythology, these flowers have been a symbol of passionate and seductive union.
Four stages of oil are obtained from Ylang Ylang flowers. The oils formed every six hours during the distillation were classified within themselves. Ylang Ylang benefits emerge thanks to the flowers that go through all these stages.
What Does Ylang Ylang Oil Do? Benefits of Ylang Ylang Oil
The use of Ylang Ylang goes back centuries. Maluku natives used Ylang Ylang oil to create aphrodisiac scents, mixed with coconut and kurkuma flowers to reduce fever. They also made ointments that they use in body and hair care with this magnificent plant. With the fragrance carried to Europe, especially after the First World War, Ylang Ylang became one of the indispensable components of women's perfumes.
So, what aspects of the Ylang Ylang fragrance benefits might have attracted especially women? Studies by Hongratanaworakit and Buchbauer in 2004 revealed that Ylang Ylang has a harmonizing effect that lowers blood pressure and heart rate while increasing attention and alertness. The same duo showed in their 2006 study that Ylang Ylang increases skin temperature while lowering blood pressure. Compared to the placebo groups, the groups administered Ylang Ylang felt calmer and more relaxed.
So, what aspects of the Ylang Ylang fragrance benefits might have attracted especially women? Studies by Hongratanaworakit and Buchbauer in 2004 revealed that Ylang Ylang has a harmonizing effect that lowers blood pressure and heart rate while increasing attention and alertness. The same duo showed in their 2006 study that Ylang Ylang increases skin temperature while lowering blood pressure. Compared to the placebo groups, the groups administered Ylang Ylang felt calmer and more relaxed.
It strengthens communication and provides relaxation by revealing emotions with its calming, euphoric and aphrodisiac effects. Supporting depression, coldness, impotence, insomnia, nervous tension and stress-related disorders are among the benefits of Ylang Ylang essential oil. In addition, the scent of Ylang Ylang provides support in calming and inhibiting anger due to disappointments.
We mentioned that this oil is obtained in 4 stages. Here, the Ylang Ylang obtained in the first stage is sold as extra pure or used as a fragrance component and stabilizer in premium perfumes. It is an ideal ingredient especially for those who like oriental and floral perfume notes. Ylang Ylang III obtained in the last step is used in soaps and detergents. In addition, another issue that can be counted among the benefits of Ylang Ylang essence is the use of Ylang Ylang III as a natural flavoring additive in the food industry.
Benefits of Ylang Ylang Oil for Hair
Ylang Ylang oil is very important for its benefits to the hair. It gives shine and vitality by moisturizing especially dry and sensitive scalp and hair strands. It is effective in dandruff hair by balancing the scalp and purifying it. It strengthens the broken and non-growing hair and ensures healthy growth.
So how is Ylang Ylang oil applied to the hair? Alfheim Shampoo Base is ideal for the practical and most effective use of Ylang Ylang and other essential oils. Add 15-20 drops of Alfheim Ylang Ylang to Alfheim Shampoo Base, which you can customize according to your hair type and taste thanks to its odorless special formula, shake it and wait for 5 minutes. Afterwards, you can apply your daily hair care routine. Thus, you will carry the Ylang Ylang healing to your hair.
So how is Ylang Ylang oil applied to the hair? Alfheim Shampoo Base is ideal for the practical and most effective use of Ylang Ylang and other essential oils. Add 15-20 drops of Alfheim Ylang Ylang to Alfheim Shampoo Base, which you can customize according to your hair type and taste thanks to its odorless special formula, shake it and wait for 5 minutes. Afterwards, you can apply your daily hair care routine. Thus, you will carry the Ylang Ylang healing to your hair.
Another way to incorporate the Ylang Ylang effect into your hair care routine is Alfheim Hair Care nourishing and strengthening hair care oil . Its 100% natural formula, consisting of fixed and essential oils compatible with the synergy of Ylang Ylang in its content, is ideal for versatile hair care. By providing care from root to tip, it gives the hair the energy it needs for a healthy look. Using 100% pure aromatherapy oils in your hair care routines helps you to raise your mood and refresh your aura with their pleasant scents.
Benefits of Ylang Ylang Oil for Skin
We know that South Pacific origin Ylang Ylang is used extensively by indigenous peoples in their skin care routines. The locals made ointments that relieve itching, relieve cramps, relax and tonic, with ointments they prepared with Ylang Ylang flowers, Coconut and Kurkuma flowers.
Ylang Ylang oil is one of the effective natural care supports that has not lost its popularity for centuries with its benefits to the skin. It is frequently used in acne, dry and irritated skin and general care of oily skin. Incorporating Ylang Ylang into skin care adds balance and strength to your skin and spirit. You can use Ylang Ylang oil by dripping a few drops in face or body creams, or you can blend it with Alfheim carrier oils to create your own skin type-specific, effective and 100% natural care product.
Ylang Ylang oil is one of the effective natural care supports that has not lost its popularity for centuries with its benefits to the skin. It is frequently used in acne, dry and irritated skin and general care of oily skin. Incorporating Ylang Ylang into skin care adds balance and strength to your skin and spirit. You can use Ylang Ylang oil by dripping a few drops in face or body creams, or you can blend it with Alfheim carrier oils to create your own skin type-specific, effective and 100% natural care product.
For acne and dry skin, you can use Alfheim Spot Light Face Cream by dripping 5 drops of Alfheim Ylang Ylang Oil into it. In body care, 15-20 drops of Ylang Ylang, which you drip into Alfheim Ode Body Lotion, accompanies general skin care with its unique scent. It warms and softens the skin.
How to Apply Ylang Ylang Oil?
First of all, essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin in pure form. It should not be forgotten that each drop of Ylang Ylang oil you apply to your skin is obtained from approximately 3-4 kg of Ylang Ylang flowers. Essential oils are pure and very effective extracts. If the correct dilution methods are not used, we may encounter serious health problems. For the correct dilution ratios of essential oils, you can refer to the Alfheim Essential Oil Dilution Chart.
There is a large literature on the benefits and use of Ylang Ylang oil, especially around the world. In this short blog post, we are taking a break for now to be a part of the adventures of the dizzying scents that grow in different parts of the world. Don't forget to follow our blog to discover our next stop together.
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