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!
There are many ways I use this oil!!
I love it for the pain management benefits. Excited to learn more about its benefits in skin care routines!!
I would love to try Helichrysum essential oil; however, it has been beyond my means.
I’ve used it in a blend for my kitty.My friend who got me into EOs and has three little boys told me, “Everyone needs this oil!” I think she’s right.
Awesome benefits! I would love to try this.
Sounds amazing! Would love to try this.
Would so love to try it out, thanks for all the facts and uses!
Helichrysum is the one oil I need!
My great-grandparents immigrated to the US from Croatia, so beyond the incredible aroma I just feel very connected to Helichrysm in a cultural aspect. It’s a very special oil, filled with richness and depth. I love diffusing it, inhaling from the bottle and for massaging my lower back! Thank you so much for these facts and tips!
I haven’t tried this oil yet, but it is definitely going on my wish list.
I use deep relief all the time and so does my husband! I love that it is self seeding! I would love to use this oil. I think I would try it first in the diffuser during work time/ homework time!
Amazing Oil, this Helichrysum…Great for sore muscles but I use it in so many other recipes. This is a real all around oil… Love it.
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Oh I yearned for this oil for so long and finally took the leap months ago. So glad I did. What an awesome giveaway. Congrats to the 3 that win! We belong to such a generous compay 💚
Helichrysum is an amazing oil for soothing sore muscles. I love it!
I always keep it on hand and often use it at night near my ears. The aroma has become one of my favorites.
I just found a DIY recipe with Helichrysum. So excited to make and try it out.
I love helicrysum! It’s my go to make boo boos feel better!
Helichryium n Frankincense have worked beautifully on my dry skin. Bout time to get some more.
Definitely a great first aid and skin oil! Love it!
Love this oil!
I want to start trying this with my skincare regime!
Love It!!! One of my favorite Essential Oils ♥
I use this daily in my homemade moisturizer!
Deep Relief is top on the list with our entire family!
Everyone wants a roll :)
I would like to try this oil for number 8 and number 4
I’ve read that it’s great.
I worked so hard to finally get Helichrysum into my collection. I’ve really enjoyed having it in my DIY face serum, thank you for making such a great product =)
I’m interested in Helichrysum!
Ive heard about this eo havent tried it yet but would very much love to
This one my new favorite oils. I love the higher frequency😍
I would LOVE to try this awesome Oil!
I have always heard about how amazing it is for skin but I never thought to diffuse it! I can’t wait to try that!!!! Thank you for the great article!
I LOVE Helichrysum! It was my first “splurge” oil and I was happy to earn a back up bottle a few months ago in the monthly Promotions!
I’ve never tried it but I’d love to!!
Helichrysum oil is an awesome additive to my skin care regime. It brightens my skin especially awesome on those mornings that I feel like I’m dragging!
i like helichrysum for skin and wound healing– I didn’t know how to say it for a long time- just kept saying this is “heli good stuff!”
I am saving up my ER points for another bottle, its super useful!
Love hearing the different uses for Helichrysum. Will diffuse it with other oils.
love it
Wow! #8! I thought I made that up! I Use this combination on back of my hand for more youthful appearance!
Great for skin care. I need to try it mixed as a sports massage
I need to book my trip to Split, I’ve always wanted to go to the Mediterranean, Helichrysum is a wonderful reason… I love it!
Helichrysum is my go-to oil. My friends have been amazed!
Super awesome EO!!
Love it’s benefits, have made a roller blend with Helycrism oil.
Love this oil. I use Helichrysum on any injury to speed up healing. Every other night I use a drop of Helichrysum and a drop of Manuka essential oil mixed with coconut oil as my night serum. 😊
I’m in week 8 of an intense year long boot camp and have been using Deep Relief daily. Tomorrow I’m going to change it up with #6 and hit it hard :-)
Helichrysum is my go to EO for any joint or muscle issues. I definitely want to try it for summer skin
I’m excited to try this for those fine lines and wrinkles that seemed to appear overnight. ;)
I haven’t tried Helichrysum, yet, but I would love to! I’ve heard it’s great for the skin. Sounds like a good one for us moms!