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 didn't know about its benefits as an anti-aging tool. I have used it for muscles and gifted it to my son who is an athlete. I will use it in my beauty routine as well now.
My almost 19-year-old cat Lucy loves smelling Helichrysum right from the bottle. It perks up her energy (which she has great energy for her age all due to YL oils)!!
This is great information. Thank you for sharing about this incredible gift!
I made her a skin blend that included heli for my sister! She's been using it 3 times a day for several months . We are so excited to see the difference it makesfor her. Thank you young living !!!!!!
I wish I had been able to post yesterday. 😞 Love this oil! It is always with me when hiking and camping. It is also safe for our pets! Awesome oil!!!
Ok, maybe a bit personal, but I've discovered adding Helichrysum with Frankincense, Cypress, Lavender and Rose ointment makes a very soothing and powerful balm. The price can be daunting, but a little goes a long way! Looking forward to convention!! :)
I love helichrysum! It's so good for skin support that I rarely leave home without it.
I don' t have Helichrysum oil yet but after reading this information I excited to get some.
I have been using oils on my husband, then yesterday he had our son try some. To his surprise he is now hooked!
sounds like a good item to have in my selection, thanks for the information.
Helichrysum is my absolute favorite oil of all time. Thanks for the great insight as to why.