YLANG YLANG ESSENTIAL OIL

Florals That Don't Know How to Be Boring

At RAH/CEL, every ingredient has to earn its place. Here is why ylang ylang essential oil made the cut.

What Is It?

Ylang ylang essential oil is obtained from the fragrant flowers of the ylang ylang tree. It has a rich floral aroma with a soft, sometimes fruity character.

Why We Chose It

It adds fullness to lighter citrus notes without requiring a complicated ingredient list.

Good to Know

Ylang ylang's rich floral scent may be irritating for fragrance-sensitive skin. Patch test a new product first and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Fun Fact

Ylang ylang has a celebrity connection: its tropical floral note is part of the fragrance story of Chanel N°5, one of the best-known perfumes of the last century.

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