Ylang Ylang is an endemic plant in the Philippines, Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. In the Malay language, ylang ylang means ‘The Flower of Flowers’. The title is well-deserved as ylang ylang has an incredibly voluptuous, sweet, floral scent. About 50 kg freshly picked flowers yield 1 kg ylang ylang essential oil as they go through a process involving vapour distillation.

What can you use it for?

• Mixed with shea butter or other natural oils to treat dry skin (it regulates the activity of sebaceous glands, restores balance and reduces oiliness)
• Mixed in shea butter or other natural oils it treats wrinkles and helps prevent early aging
• It gives a great boost to your bathwater and your mood – but don’t use it undiluted: mix it with coconut milk or honey before adding it to the water
• Its characteristic, exotic floral scent will make you smile at once – use it as for skin care or vaporise it in aroma lamp

Similarly to other 100% pure Manna essential oils ylang ylang has an intense scent so you only need to use a few drops at a time.

Warning: in high concentration or overdose it may cause headaches and nausea. Ylang Ylang essential oil is not advised for pregnant women with low blood-pressure. It may cause allergic reactions in those who are intolerant to it.