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!
Helichrysum is on my wish list!!! Now even more excited to try it knowing it’s in one of my favorites Deep Relief!! Joined YL in February and LOVE it!!
Love Helichrysum! Didn’t realize it can support my skin.
I didn’t know that Helichrysum could be paired with Eucalyptus Radiata to create an environment that promotes focus! I’ll have to try that out! I also did not know that Helichrysum is part of the sunflower family! :) Thanks for this very informative blog post, Young Living!! I am definitely going to share this article with my friends and family! :)
I’m so excited to be a part of the Young Living family. I haven’t tried Helichrysum but can’t wait to.
I absolutely love this oil! I try to never run out.
I added it to my Jasmine for a Heavenly lotion/perfume….
Great for support!
I love deep relief and I use Helicrysum and lemonon my husband regularly for his sore shoulder!
I think this is a must have in every home. It has helped ours in so many ways. 💜
As you mentioned, it is great for massage! I wear this in my diffuser pendant with lavender, because I love how it smells! It’s also on my list to try for facial … your words just reinforced what I was thinking after researching it before I bought my first bottle a couple months ago. Now on my second bottle, I love it! Thanks Young Living!
Looking forward to trying Helichrysum for lines on my face.
Can’t wait to get this and reap all these great benefits.
Love be helichrysum, use it everyday!
This sounds very interesting. I wonder if it will help me after a long day.
Would LOVE to try this oil! So many great uses!
Love the smell!!!
I put this oil in my personal wipes for use after I use the bathroom. Love this oil!
It helps support skin!
I LOVE Helichrysum! I bought it specifically for my mom to use with other essential oils in a special blend recipe. It’s also in the Owie blend that my 3.5 yr old uses
I will be using it on my adult son
Awesome for skin and aging
One of my bucket list oils!
Eek! Dying to try this one. I’ve heard sooo many amazing things about it!
This has helped my son-in-law and also using it myself for my skin! I love this oil!
I can’t wait to try this!!!
YL products make me Feel like a teenager again- would love to see what Helichrysum can do for my skin!
This is on my ER list. I use deep r
elief and I am excited to try this oil for my sun baked skin.
I am still working on building my stock, only been with Young Living since the end of February. But I would love to try this oil for my skin!
I love helichrysum oil and it is one I use everyday. The smell is beautiful and earthy. So many benefits!!
Helicrysuem is a MUST have oil in our home. My husband told me just yesterday he doesn’t want us to ever be without it!
It’s my top skin oil in those “I need the best of the best NOW” moments.
I love learning about the background of this incredible plant and definitely want to go to the farm in croatia to see it grown!
I love this oil! It’s one of the best oils for the skin!
I use it in one of my blends. It has been great!
Love all the benefits of Helichrysum. I have been told that this is Gary Young’s favorite oil.
Love, love, love💛
I’m almost out! I have it on my ER order this month :)
I would love to try this!!
Love it ❤️. Beautiful skin 😍 And can’t go without my Deep Relief after a day with my toddler grandson❤️
Great article!!!!!
This is a must have!
I love to use it daily on my face
I love the smell. My daughter uses to help with focus.
Top of my need to get list.
I did not know it was part of the sunflower family. Love learning new oily stuff,
I would love to add this oil to my skin regimen as I have redness, discoloration and sensitive skin!
I love helichrysum and deep relief! My husband asks for it on his stiff sore back!!
I will have to get this…you had me at fine lines…
I would love to own this!! Became a YL member 3 months ago. Hear it’s a wounderful oil. :)
I honestly can’t wait to add this oil into my regimen, and this article reinforces that! From evening out skin tone, to busting out of a slump, to after-sun care, it sounds like exactly what my family needs in dry and sunny Colorado and in both my husband and me working from home (the slump part at certain times of the day). Thank you for posting this info!
I just got it! So excited to give it a try. Thanks for the information. Love my oils!
I keep seeing Helichrysum in some of my favorite blends! I would be so interested in seeing it in person or smelling it by itself.