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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 101
Words by Louise Miller
Illustration by Jenna Vaandering

YOU NEED:
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang is a thick, almost sap-like essential oil. Given its potent floral aroma, you only need a small amount of it to have your room smelling like a huge exotic bouquet.
We also love using it in our beauty routine—it’s great for giving skin a youthful glow. When you have the house to yourself or you’re taking a quiet bath, consider Ylang Ylang your new best friend.
Our source
Madagascar
How we use it
- Bath soak: add 10 drops of Lavender and 8 drops of Ylang Ylang to a warm bath before bed. Sleep soundly, dream happily.
- Face oil: mix 14 drops of Lavender, 10 drops of Sweet Orange, and 6 drops of Ylang Ylang with 10 droppers of Avocado Oil and 4 droppers of Jojoba Oil—glow goals achieved.
- Diffuser blend: combine 7 drops of Geranium, 6 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of Frankincense, and 2 drops of Ylang Ylang for a floral oasis.
Blends well with
Cedarwood, Lavender, Geranium.