Is ylang ylang good for hair growth?

Ylang ylang is used mainly for the feel and fragrance of a hair oil rather than for growth — rosemary is the oil most associated with scalp and hair thickness. Many people blend the two: 3 drops rosemary and 2 drops ylang ylang in a tablespoon of carrier oil.

Why does ylang ylang smell so strong?

It is one of the richest florals in aromatherapy, dense in heavy aromatic molecules that linger for hours. This is why a single drop is usually enough, and why it is normally blended with a citrus like bergamot to lighten it.

Can I use ylang ylang as a perfume?

Yes — 6–8 drops in a 10 ml roller of Fractionated Coconut Oil makes a warm floral fragrance with no alcohol. Apply to wrists and behind the ears, and patch test first.

What is the price of ylang ylang essential oil in India?

The dōTERRA Ylang Ylang price on Melini India is shown in INR including tax, with flat ₹99 Pan-India shipping and delivery in 3–7 business days.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil in India — Uses, Benefits & Price

Ylang Ylang oil in Hindi: इलंग-इलंग का तेल

Ylang ylang is the most intensely floral oil in the range — steam-distilled from the yellow flowers of Cananga odorata, and rich enough that one drop is often plenty. If you find lavender too herbal and rose unavailable, this is the floral to reach for.

In India it is used most often in hair oiling routines and as a natural, alcohol-free fragrance. dōTERRA Ylang Ylang is CPTG tested and steam-distilled in a slow, multi-stage process that preserves the full flower aroma.

At a glance

Botanical name: Cananga odorata
Plant part: Flowers
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Main components: Germacrene D, caryophyllene, linalool, benzyl acetate
Aroma profile: Rich, sweet, heady tropical floral
Blends well with: Bergamot, Sandalwood, Wild Orange, Lavender

Key benefits

Hair oiling routine

Added to a carrier oil for scalp massage, ylang ylang is the classic floral choice for a rich, conditioned-feeling hair oil.

Natural fragrance

A few drops in a roller wears as a warm, tropical floral perfume with no alcohol or synthetics.

Calm, romantic evenings

Its heady sweetness makes it the most-used floral in evening and celebration diffuser blends.

Skin comfort

Diluted in a facial or body oil, it is traditionally used for skin that feels dry or dull.

How to use it

1
Hair oil blend
3–4 drops in 1 tablespoon of coconut or Fractionated Coconut Oil. Massage into the scalp, leave 30 minutes, then wash out.
2
Fragrance roller
6–8 drops in a 10 ml roller of Fractionated Coconut Oil, applied to wrists and behind the ears.
3
Evening diffuser blend
1 drop ylang ylang with 2 drops bergamot or wild orange — it is strong, so keep it to one drop.
4
Body oil
2–3 drops in 10 ml of carrier oil after a shower.

Buy Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

dōTERRA

15 ml

dōTERRA Ylang Ylang 15 ml

₹3,800

100% authentic dōTERRA · CPTG tested · Flat ₹99 Pan-India shipping · Delivered in 3–7 business days

Safety notes

•Dilute for skin use — 2–3 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil is plenty.
•A very rich aroma; too much in a diffuser can feel heavy or cause a headache. Start with one drop.
•Patch test before facial use, especially on sensitive skin.
•Consult your doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical care.
•Keep away from the eyes and out of the reach of children.

Frequently asked questions

Is ylang ylang good for hair growth?: Ylang ylang is used mainly for the feel and fragrance of a hair oil rather than for growth — rosemary is the oil most associated with scalp and hair thickness. Many people blend the two: 3 drops rosemary and 2 drops ylang ylang in a tablespoon of carrier oil.
Why does ylang ylang smell so strong?: It is one of the richest florals in aromatherapy, dense in heavy aromatic molecules that linger for hours. This is why a single drop is usually enough, and why it is normally blended with a citrus like bergamot to lighten it.
Can I use ylang ylang as a perfume?: Yes — 6–8 drops in a 10 ml roller of Fractionated Coconut Oil makes a warm floral fragrance with no alcohol. Apply to wrists and behind the ears, and patch test first.
What is the price of ylang ylang essential oil in India?: The dōTERRA Ylang Ylang price on Melini India is shown in INR including tax, with flat ₹99 Pan-India shipping and delivery in 3–7 business days.

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