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!
As a massage therapist I use jojoba extract on my clients. When I get someone with sore muscles from over doing an activity I put a few drops of peppermint and helichrysum in my jojoba! They love how it helps!
That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.
I need to try this oil!
So happy to learn more about Helichrysum. I’ve been drawn to it for awhile now and it’s been on my wish list for “spiritual” reasons – but now I want it even more!
i use this on my kids constantly for their skin!
Love deep relief, would love to have enlightening
My first bottle of this lovely EO was ordered to make a roller ball blend for my mother in law. I would love to have a bottle to use for me and the rest of my immediate loved ones!
Just really starting to get into the oils and absolutely loving the outcome so far. Thank you Young Living!!!
I’ve also read about Helichrysum and feel it should make it most women’s best friend!!
I’m so excited to have such a beautiful source for helichrysum for my skin care regimine. I’ve tried other brands and boutique style “Immortelle” but Young Living has all them beat. The quality and feel on the skin is unmatched perfection!
I have been wanting to try this one. Now I want to try it even more!
This is on my bucket list! Lol! I have heard the most wonderful testimony about it! One day! Maybe sonner rather than later.
i love helichrysum! Use it on my sore muscles and after reading this blog post I will be using it on wrinkles :D
I love this oil for my skin !!!
I have neen hearinf about this oil a lot. I may try it with pepermint
Deep Relief is definitely an essential in my home! Love it!
My son in law and grandson have used this. Anxious to try it!
I can’t wait to try it!
We would use this oil every day!!
I apply Helichrysum to support healthy skin! I love hearing how YL is harvesting it responsibly!
Trying it!!
Great info! On my list of must have asap!
Have used it on my face. Can’t wait to try to diffuse.
Wow! So many uses! I definitely need to add this to my skin care routine.
I love my helichrysum oil. So many amazing benefits for me and family..
I love the healing properties of this oil to support my sink
I love trying anything new that will help with fine lines of aging. I plan to add Helichrysum to my ER order for June.
Adding this to my next ER order and can’t wait to try it in the diffuser with Eucalyptus Radiata and get a massage with it and Peppermint
This is my favorite oil! More Please
I would love to try this on my dry skin!
Had this in my birth kit!
My mom uses Panaway on the outside of her ears because of the helichrysum in it. There are so many amazing things this oil can do! I would love to have a bottle.
I am brand new to YL and would love to try helichrysum.
Helichrysum has been a power house for us.
I love how it has an earthy but herbal aroma. Plus I need something for refocuse
I love these quick little info blogs!
I’m so excite to try Helichrysum! This is on my ER list.
Wow! I didn’t know all that about Helichrysum! I could use some of that evening out of skin tone! I’d like to try it in the diffuser with the Eucalyptus too. Sounds wonderful!
I love Helichrysum and mix it with Myrhh for my evening skin routine. My skin is brighter and less dull, not to mention that the mixture helps keep fungal skin at bay!
Deep Relief is amazing, especially after tough work-outs. After learning about Helichrysum in this post, I will definitely be placing it on my wish list.
I want to win! I need this oil!
Deep Relief = lifesaver = ♥️♥️♥️
So glad to learn some ways to use this oil! Thanks!
Although I’ve not used this oil yet, it is now on my wish list and perhaps I’ll use my ER points to add it to my arsenal of essential oils I use daily.
I have heard good things about Helichrysum but haven’t tried it. I will be so happy if I am 1 of the lucky 3!
I was planning to order it next because it appears in most of the blends I’ve looked up.
I love Helichrysum! It is a key ingredient in my face serum.
I’m new to YL oils. I would love to try this one :)
Would luv to try as skin is dry in California
I need this oil ❤️
My skin doesn’t do well at all in arid climates. I’m guessing the helichrysum, Lavender and coconut oil would be a great thing to pack for convention!
That is an awesome idea to bring it to Convention. We may have to bring some to use too ;) Thanks for your comment!