6 Unique Uses for Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

How often do you feel like your shoulders are tense or your jaw is clenched too tight? Many people exhibit the symptoms of anxiety and stress in physical ways throughout the day. These could be a clear indicator that it’s time for you to start finding a natural remedy that can help you to relax in your daily life. Particularly if you’re interested in natural health alternatives to common pharmaceuticals, many people espouse the benefits of ylang ylang because of its inherent ability to soothe away stress.

Unlike some of the scents that are extremely woody or earthy, ylang ylang provides a heavenly scent that is very lightly floral. Its sweet aroma can linger in your office, a steaming bathtub, or wherever else you may choose to take advantage of this essential oil’s potent abilities.

Here are a few unique ways that you can start to incorporate ylang ylang essential oil into your daily routine:

1. Develop your own at-home Spa Treatments

There’s nothing more relaxing than lounging around at the spa for an afternoon. Unfortunately, most people can’t afford a weekly spa trip, but they can afford a small bottle ylang ylang essential oil. This one small addition can dramatically enhance your overall ability to unwind in a number of key ways.

Create your own massage oil out of sweet almond carrier oil and a few drops of ylang ylang. When rubbed into the soles of the feet, your entire lower body will start to feel refreshed and relaxed. This same massage oil can be applied anywhere on the body that’s starting to feel the effects of chronic stress and tension. A back massage with this homemade massage oil is almost magical.

Don’t forget that you can use this essential oil to nourish your skin while bathing also. Fill up a warm bathtub and add one cup of Epsom salts with ten to twenty drops of this exotic essential oil. Sink deep into the clear waters and let the stress of the day float away.

2. Make your own Perfume

Why purchase high-end perfumes when you could use this floral-scented essential oil instead? You’ll receive all of the aromatherapy benefits that come from inhaling its relaxing scent while transferring that positive energy to those around you. Simply dab a few drops onto your wrist or behind your neck for the maximum impact. Alternatively, you could fill a small roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil and ten to twenty drops of ylang ylang for an easier application.

3. Nourish Dry and Brittle Hair

If you can practically hear your hair snapping every time you run a brush through it, you may need to examine your daily care routine. A deep conditioning treatment could be the perfect thing to leave your hair softer, smoother, and smelling sweeter in the days to come. This DIY version of a deep conditioning mask is better for your hair and wallet than the store-bought variety.

Take two tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil and mix them with five drops of ylang ylang essential oil. Spread through your hair using your fingers or a comb to evenly coat each strand from the roots to the end. Allow this to soak for ten to twenty minutes before rinsing thoroughly with warm water.

4. Diffuse the oil to create more Positivity

Some people naturally struggle to view the events of their daily life in a positive light. If your mind errs toward negativity, try to keep it in check with a healthy dose of ylang ylang essential oil. Add a few drops to your favorite essential oil diffuser and breathe deeply. This can help you to have an almost instant change of heart. The glass will suddenly seem half full after all.

5. Rest more peacefully at Night

If stress is keeping you up at night, you may also want to try mixing this essential oil with lavender for a more powerful sedating effect. Your slumber will soon be filled with peaceful rest when you can whisk away the day’s worries with a calming blend of essential oils. Make the best use of this home remedy for insomnia by adding a few drops of each oil into your diffuser, allowing it to run throughout the evening.

However, you may also want to add a few drops onto your pillow for a much stronger application. Apply the oils first to your hands and rub them together before rubbing it onto your pillow. This allows for more even distribution and even better sleep in the night to come.

6. Clear up Skin

Ylang ylang can contribute to the youthful appearance you’ve been searching for. Ditch the high-end luxury creams in favor of a more natural approach to your beauty routine. You can open up your pores with a thorough facial steam. Simply heat up a bowl of water until it is steaming and boiling. Turn off the heat and add five to ten drops of ylang ylang essential oil. Hold your face over the bowl and allow the steam to cleanse your skin.

Alternatively, you can also make this into a homemade moisturizer for particularly dry or irritated skin. It is naturally great at reducing inflammation and encouraging the growth of new skin cells. All you need to do is mix two drops with equal parts of jojoba oil before massaging directly onto a clean face.

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Allow ylang ylang essential oil to help you truly relax and unwind at the end of a long workday. You’ll experience the benefits of spending an afternoon wrapped in a plush white robe at the local spa without ever spending a dime. With a few drops of this unique and aromatic essential oil, you can be swept into a world where worries melt away and your skin glows, nourished and refreshed.

If you’ve been debating where to start with your essential oil collection, this bottle could easily become your new favorite. Those individuals with chronic stress should consider this a must-have essential oil to help them manage their daily lives.

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