Ylang-ylang is a tropical tree, from flowers of which do essential oil. The resulting liquid has a yellow color and a sweet aroma. Before buying and using it is necessary to find out how the ylang-ylang oil was made - its properties and application depend on how it was cleaned. It is better if this is done by steam distillation or water distillation with evaporation. So in the oil all useful substances are stored.
The healing properties of ylang-ylang oil
Ylang-ylang oil has many healing properties. It is capable of:
- lower blood pressure;
- slow breathing;
- decrease the heart rate;
- to remove muscle tone.
It is used in the treatment of encephalomyelitis, arthritis and rheumatism. Indications for the use of ylang ylang oil are astheno-depressive conditions. It activates brain activity and helps to eliminate insomnia , irritability and nervousness. This oily liquid with a pleasant aroma also eliminates spasmodic headache, fright and intense anxiety and facilitates the course of menopause.
Useful properties of ylang-ylang hair oil
The use of ylang ylang oil is very useful for hair. It has a toning effect. Add three drops of oil to any shampoo right before washing your head and you:
- eliminate dryness of scalp;
- get rid of the cut ends;
- reduce hair loss.
For brittle hair, it is better to do a head massage. For this procedure you need to make a special cosmetic.
The recipe for the mixture
Ingredients:
- Ylang-ylang oil - 20 ml;
- olive oil - 60 ml;
- jojoba oil - 10 ml.
Preparation and use
Mix the oil thoroughly. Rub the resulting mixture into the scalp 15 minutes, then distribute it over all the strands. To wash off this agent it is necessary shampoo in 35 minutes.
If you need to restore the structure of hair or give them shine, it is better to do not massage, but aroma-sorption. For this purpose it is enough to put a couple of droplets of oil on a wooden comb and comb it well.
The use of essential oil ylang-ylang helps to accelerate hair growth. To curls have become long and thick, you need to do with it a mask of avocado. It suits the owner of both dry and oily hair.
Hair mask recipe
Ingredients:
- chamomile oil - 2 drops;
- avocado - 100 g;
- ylang-ylang oil - 3 drops.
Preparation and use
It is good to stretch the flesh of the avocado and add oil to it. Apply the mixture to the curls for 35 minutes.
Useful properties of ylang-ylang oil for skin
Application of ylang-ylang oil is also beneficial for the face, since it:
- prevents the development of excess sebum;
- narrows the pores;
- helps to eliminate acne.
It should be used regularly for those with very dry skin. This oil moisturizes and softens it, preventing premature wilting. If you have reddening and peeling, make clay masks with it.
Face mask recipe
Ingredients:
- cosmetic clay - 30 g;
- oil ylang-ylang - 3 drops;
- water - 30 ml.
Preparation and use
Stir clay and water. Add butter to the mixture.
Essential oil ylang-ylang is used to treat skin diseases, since it has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Its application will also help:
- smooth out shallow wrinkles;
- return elasticity;
- improve tone and elasticity.
Apply this oil to the skin after sunburn. It quickly eliminates various irritations after prolonged exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays.