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.
6. Hitting the gym? One of our top Helichrysum oil uses is sports massage. Add a few drops of Helichrysum and Peppermint to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and knead into muscles wherever you need it. Believe us—that treadmill won’t look so daunting tomorrow.
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!
Golden spirals sound divine I salute the divinity in Helichrysum love to embrace this oil on my fine lines
Gracious Gratitude for this wondrous opportunity thank you big love shesmiles appreciatively☺
I can’t wait to try it!
This is my favorite oil!! The benefits of it are amazing and you just feel so good when you smell it!
First, the name has a beautiful meaning! Second, who couldn’t use an EO that helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles? I am new to YL, just today, thanks to Sarah Barton. I am eager to get started building my EO stock and sharing the great benefits with others like Sarah has done for me. #youngliving #health #becauseallthesmells
I need it; really I do!
Helichrysum I would love to try it
I used up my Helichrysum last month and I definitely want some more!
I’m using Deep Relief, but I didn’t realize it has Helichrysum in it.
Would love to try this!
My first “splurge ” oil. Worthy of all its praise.
Would LOVE to add this oil to my collection of oils !!!!!
I’d would love to try it having read few articles related to skin scar. Looks like 1 of the top EO that can help to reduce the appearance of scar.
I would love to have another bottle for all its great qualities!
Helps wonderfully! LOVE it
I use helichrysum almost everyday! It is really my go-to for skin care
I love this oil. I am saving my er points to get a replacement bottle. Soon.
I love this oil!! Must have always!!
I like the sound of smoothing the appearance of fine lines! Turning 60 tomorrow and new to Young Living.
This oil is amazing! Would love to win it.
Thank you for the great information – I didn’t know much about this oil yet – now I know more!
Will definitely try this to boost you my workout.
So glad I came by to check out the blog for a chance to win this amazing oil.
My go to oil is panaway which i think has helichrysum in it. It is the oil i most frequently share with friends & family!
I would LOVE to try this Young Living Essential Oil.
I love this oil. It has helped to smooth the appearance of the skin on my face.
I used this oil for my granddaughter and applied it to the bridge of her nose!
Looking forward to trying #8, I am new to this oil and loving it!
I would love to win this! Fingers crossed for a bottle!
Helichrysum is my BFF would love to win a bottle! 💚
Helicrysium helped me. It’s an amazing oil.
I definitely need to get to know this oil! Helichrysum sounds like it was made for me!
I’d love to try it! I really like Deep Relief, I never realized it had this in it.
I fell head over heels in love with Helichrysum this weekend. I tried my hand at a DIY foaming face wash and CANNOT believe what I’ve been missing! I’ll say it this way…my face washing now takes an inordinate amount of time. I just can’t stop enjoying it!! Will be throwing it into the diffuser with some Eucalyptus Ra
diata today – sounds incredible!
would love this oil Getting older is better with oils
Love to try this oil! I’m brand new to oils and live in New Zealand. Dont think I’ll ever be able to buy this oil as its too expensive with the exchange rate to NZ $ so would be a huge blessing to win some!
I am super excited about checking this oil out now. I appreciate all this information – I love having facts to share with others about the oils, where they come from, how they are grown, and what they can be used to help support.
It’s an amazing oil! I’ve used it in blends before!
Amazing oil for me ❤️
Going to Croatia to see the farm is on my bucket list this year! <3
This is a must oil to have in your oily collection. My Dad keeps this handy.
Count me in! Would love to give it a try!
I have in the past, used the Immortelle range of products from another company and enjoyed the lovely fragrance as well as the benefits.
I have recently started to diffuse Helichrysum and love it
Helichrysum has been on my wish list and I can’t wait to get one. Now with this info about it. It’s moved to the top of my list. Thanks!
I have helichrysum, but didn’t know a lot about it besides it being in some blends (like PanAway). I’ll have to try out #6 and #8.
This sounds like an awesome oil to have in my EO arsenal!
I’ve been wanting to try this oil!!
Its a must carry along oil for me! Would love to win the 5ml bottle to share the heli love along!
Helichrysum sounds awesome would love to try some for myself. Thank you for the great information about this plant it has peaked my interest.
I love putting helichrysum over my heart and then listen to my heart sing!
It soothes me on a deep level – Thank you!
My first experience using Helichrysum EO is when I try it to my hubby. But at the same time promoted good feelings of calm that nite. What a double advantage we got. Thanks to Helichrysum.