We love Helichrysum; it’s in some of our favorite blends such as Deep Relief™, but it’s also fabulous on its own. A little bit earthy, a little bit herby, its invigorating aroma can chase away the sluggish energy in a room. And that’s just the start of the dozens of ways this essential oil is a multitasking all-star.
It may be a must-have, but this rare plant is also a little mysterious, so we’re giving you eight facts and tips about this favorite essential oil for your inner botanist! Go ahead and use them to flex your EO knowledge at your next party—you’re sure to establish yourself among your friends as the essential oil guru.
1. Helichrysum flowers are sometimes called Immortelle, or the Everlasting Flower, possibly because of the way its essential oil can smooth the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone. Home spa night, anyone?
2. Helichrysum is a self-seeding plant in the sunflower family. It grows native in rocky and sandy terrains throughout the Mediterranean. If you love Helichrysum oil, you should probably book a Mediterranean vacation to go see it for yourself ASAP. Just saying.
3. The word “helichrysum” comes from Latin and Greek roots, meaning “gold spiral.” Its beautiful, tiny golden blossoms definitely deserve the name.
4. Hit a slump? Throw some Helichrysum essential oil and Eucalyptus Radiata into your diffuser. The fresh, earthy, invigorating scent will perk your space right up and help you refocus on that mile-long to-do list. It probably wouldn’t hurt during homework time either.
5. Tiny flowers mean tiny yields of essential oil. We steam distill the delicate blossoms of this plant, and while we don’t get much oil from each distillation, that oil has a rich and complex profile of the naturally occurring constituents neryl acetate, gamma-curcumene, and alpha-pinene.
7. Helichrysum is typically harvested wild from the rocky shores of Croatia’s Dalmatia region, but Young Living’s helichrysum is cultivated at our farm in Split, Croatia. By cultivating this rare plant, Young Living is helping to protect it from exploitation and overharvesting. In using our Helichrysum essential oil, you’re helping support sustainable agriculture. Doesn’t that feel good?
8. Skin dull and dry from time out in the sun? Help revive it with a soothing, aromatic combination of Helichrysum, Lavender, and coconut oil. Gently massage the mixture onto your skin, then kick back with a honey-lavender lemonade for a total inside-out reprieve from the heat.
Ready to blend Helichrysum with your other favorite oils? Check out these related posts on 6 straight up clever ways to use Spearmint essential oil and All About Cedarwood!
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I love the benefits of Helichrysum! I didn't realize the diversity of this little jewel!!! I absolutely LOVE the origin of the name and that it's from the Sunflower category! My daughter in love is into Sunflowers!
I have a bottle coming in my ER. Very excited to try it. It sounds like something I will love 😍
I love Helichrysum! I use it during my Healing Touch for Animals sessions to support the health of our four-legged friends.
I had no idea that Helichrysum had so many uses!! I'm try it and Eucalyptus Radiata in my diffuser now, smells wonderful!!
I first saw the benefits of this oil at Beauty School and knew I needed to get it. I started saving up my ER points and was able to buy a bottle and now use it for not only my daily skin regime but also support in other areas that I have needed it. Love this bottle of gold and running low so in need of another :)
I would love to try this oil!
Would love to try Helichrysum with coconut oil on my skin!
I wish I had been able to post last night. 😞
Love this oil! I always take it when hiking and camping. It is also safe for our pets! Awesome oil!!!
I use helichrysum in my skin care products I make!
Helichrysum is a MUST!!!!