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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This is one of my favorite oils! Happy to learn some new uses for it! Thank you fo the opportunity to win this amazing oil.
I would love to try it!
I love this oil. :)
Would love to try Helichrysum. Immortelle sounds lovely.
I love putting this oil in my daily moisturizer!
I have been curious about this oil for over a year. I first smelled the fragrance from some dried Helichrysum flowers I purchased in May 2016 and I have them in an old milk bottle in my bedroom along with dried lavender. It makes for a lovely bouquet. I just discovered a video a few days ago that includes this oil, with D Gary Young speaking at a conference. I'm so excited about using this oil, not only for me, but for my family, as well!
I actually have tried and love, love, love Helichrysum post-workouts. I love the smell and have seen it work to help sooth my muscles after even the heaviest Squat days!
I would love to try this oil! I workout all the time and think I could really benefit from it.
I have been searching thru blending recipes and the helichrysum is in many of them ! I really want to have this oil!
Loved learning more about helichrysum!! Discovered it's a great compliment to dragon time for that "monthly" roller! ;)