Ylang ylang - A Cosmetic Sensation

Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) is a very special flower indeed. Literally meaning “flower of flowers”, ylang ylang grows in the tropic parts of Asia such the Philippines and Indonesia and is also found in Madagascar, Africa. Ylang ylang’s starfish-shaped flowers bloom year-round.
The essential oil from this exotic bloom is clear with a yellow tinge and has a base to middle note in perfumery. The aroma of ylang ylang can best be described as a combination of scents. It is both floral and fruity, yet delicate and fresh.
Ylang ylang is used widely in aromatherapy for its calming effects. It is known to melt away stress and decrease nervous tension, with some anti-depressant abilities (although it is not to be used as a substitute for medication). It also has a sedating and aphrodisiacal effect, so it is no wonder that ylang ylang flowers are strewn across the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia.
Over-use of ylang ylang essential oil for aromatherapy purposes tends to cause headaches and nausea, so the old adage, “too much of a good thing” applies.
Ylang ylang features prominently in several Nen’s Naturals products:
Conditioning Shampoo ‘A’: Bouquet
Ylang ylang is added because of its ability to encourage hair growth and balance sebum production. Sebum is the oily substance secreted from sebaceous glands in the skin. It keeps the skin and hair waterproof. When there is an excess of sebum, the hair and skin can be oily and acne can form. When there is insufficient sebum production, the skin and hair can become very dry and the skin can even develop tiny, hard bumps, which is a skin condition known as keratosis pilaris. (Note: Jojoba oil is the closest in molecular structure to human sebum, which is why we use it in Nen’s 24-hour Moisturizer).
Massage Oil - Romance
Ylang ylang’s aphrodisiacal properties blend well with the loveliness of rose, the exoticism of sandalwood and the eroticism of patchouli. We get hot just writing about it.
EO Aroma Blend: Relaxation
Ylang ylang’s ability to make one relax makes this essential oil aroma blend perfect for any evening or weekend afternoon. It can be used in a diffuser, nebulizer, added to bath water or just inhaled from the bottle.
EO Aroma Blend: Passion
Ylang ylang’s ability to make one relax makes this essential oil blend perfect for any weekend afternoon or that special romantic evening. It can be used in a diffuser, nebulizer, or inhaled from the bottle.
Past Passages Perfume
Ah, the scent of Ylang ylang in our perfume oil, Past Passages. There is nothing like it.
In-the-Mood Shower Gel
An aphrodisiacal shower gel that is sure to excite.
Ylang Ylang Soap
Ylang ylang is so exotic, so intoxicating, it deserves to be the key ingredient in Nen’s Soap.
If you’ve never indulged in the delights of ylang ylang, you are surely missing out on one of the world’s most sought-after natural fragrances.