Oil ylang-ylang is obtained from fresh flowers of tropical wood, which is known as kananga fragrant. From the native language, the essential oil ylang-ylang is translated as "flower of flowers". Which is not surprising, because this oil has a refined, sweetish and very pleasant aroma, even a little inviting.
Healing properties of oil.
The use of this oil is not limited only to cosmetology, which definitely deserves special attention. The curative properties of the ylang-ylang have long been discovered and studied, and as a result, it was found that this oil has a beneficial effect on the emotional state, cardiac activity and, as a result, improves blood circulation. But it is good health that is the guarantee of external beauty.
It is enough to inhale a couple of times the soothing aroma of ylang ylang oil and in a couple of minutes a wave of calming peace will slowly spread over the whole body, the oil will help alleviate a strong shock, oppression or unreasonable anger and anxiety.
Precautions when using essential oil.
Ylang-ylang oil has a wide range of uses, but before it is disclosed, it should be noted that there are some precautions in using this product. First of all, it must be remembered that essential oil is always a product of the highest concentration, and therefore its use must be rational.
It is important to observe the following recommendations when using ylang ylang essential oil:
- Oil, by no means, is not used in its pure form. Do not apply undiluted essential oil to the skin. As a rule, it is used to enrich the make-up of cosmetics or, as a constituent part for masks, where the basis is vegetable oil.
- It is necessary to avoid getting essential oil on the mucous eyes.
- It should be used with caution for people prone to allergies, is not recommended for patients with bronchial asthma.
Use of essential oil ylang-ling in cosmetology.
So, what determines the uniqueness of this product for cosmetic purposes?
First, the essential oil of ylang-ylang, if properly selected components, is suitable for the care of all skin types (sensitive, dry, normal, fatty). It perfectly copes with the normalization of the sebaceous glands and prevents premature aging of the skin.
Useful qualities of ylang-ylang oil will help to soothe the skin and get rid of irritation, and it is also great for restoring sun-scorched skin.
With the systematic use of this essential oil strengthens the nail plate, which contributes to the solution of the problem of brittle and breaking nails.
In addition, such oil in cosmetology is recommended for additional care for thin or fatty hair types, because it has a strengthening property and regulates the work of the sebaceous glands.
And the exciting and tonic properties of the oil, along with a pleasant floral-fruity aroma, can be used in the preparation of your favorite fragrance.
Essential oil of ylang-ylang in skin care.
It must be noted that the use of essential oil ylang-ylang for the enrichment of cosmetics is safe only if you are absolutely sure of the quality of this product, which, of course, happens in rare cases.
The fact that the essential oil can be described as a kind of magnet that is able to penetrate deep layers of the skin and "stretch" for itself other chemical compounds that are not always useful.
Be sure to try natural fruit or oil masks with the addition of ylang-ylang oil. For example, for oily skin, you can use a mask of strawberry pulp, and if the skin is dry, then use the pulp of melon or ripe bananas. In each mask, no more than 2-3 drops of essential oil should be added, then the mask will become effective and you will achieve the desired results, that is, for oily skin the effect will be expressed in getting rid of surplus sebum and narrowing the pores, and for dry skin - in softening the skin , in an obstacle to its premature aging and withering.
When preparing oil masks for oily and problematic skin, take jojoba oil, for dry skin type - olive oil, and 3 drops of essential ylang ylang essential oil are added to 1 tablespoon of the main oil. For oily skin in the mask, you can add a teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Ylang-ylang oil and hair care.
For hair care, prone to fat and thin, you can add 3-5 drops of oil in shampoo, right before washing your hair. To enrich the cosmetic mask for hair, you can add a few drops of oil in the prepared base oil, at the rate of 2-3 drops of ylang ylang oil per 1 tablespoon of the base.
Ylang-ylang oil for the preparation of nail care products.
To strengthen the nails for 1 teaspoon of almond oil, add 5-7 drops of concentrated ylang-ylang oil. Then the prepared mixture is applied by massaging movements directly on the nails, the procedure must be continued for 8-10 minutes.
A mixture with a higher concentration can be prepared by adding to the 10 drops of jojoba oil 8 drops of ylang ylang oil. Also massage the nail plate after application.
Essential oil of ylang-ylang and inviting aroma.
Attractive perfumes can be cooked right at home. To do this, take a few drops of concentrated ylang ylang oil and mix with 5 drops of an oil extract of rose and 2 drops of nutmeg. Such perfumes are applied exclusively in a pointwise fashion to the pulsating zones of the wrists or neck.