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!
I would love to try this oil!
Yes , one of our family favorites… Use especially when feeling “beatup by physical work and exaustion” helps with that feeling of overall wellness and spirit of connection with our creator. Uplifting.
“indulge your Helichrysum love, we’re giving away a 5 ml bottle of Helichrysum essential oil”
Helichrysum is a household “Must Have” I use Helichrysum in a roller blend ; 10 drops Helichrysum, 8 Lemongrass, 6 Lavender, 5 Myrrh, 4 Patchouli and YL’s V6
I love using the YL Deep Relief roll-on. I haven’t tried Helichrysum yet, but I would love to.
I’d love to try it!
This definitely sounds like a great oil for many benefits and uses. This will have to be on my list of ones to have to get along many many others! :)
I have heard so many great things about this oil. I would love to try it!
I have used this when I’ve had fun in the sun and it works amazingly well!
I have never tried this oil, although my daughter just introduced me to the deep relief roller last night. I loved the instant relief. I will definitely like to add this essential oil to my list.
Deni
Very interesting. Thanks. I like helechrysum
Haven’t as the opportunity I obtain this eo yet, but now am looking forward to trying!
I would love to have Helichrysum! It comes up so much in my Essential Oil Desk Reference to help with all kinds of things!
I would LOVE to try Helichrysum! It seems to have so many great benefits ❤️
I use helichrysum oil in my nightly face serum with frankincense, geranium, and rose in rosehip seed carrier oil. I love it!
Sounds great. Need to try!
Deep Relief is a real life-saver .
I think Helichrysum is a magical oil. I am just getting started discovering it’s true powers.
Thank you for featuring this amazing EO!
I’ve just finished my first bottle of helichrysum oil and it’s now a must-have! I love using this oil in my homemade face serum. And thank you for cultivating this plant in a responsible way!
I love Helichrysum oil for skin!! Thank you for such high quality oils!
I love it for skin healing.
I’m fairly new to Young Living and LOVING it! I just placed my order for helichrysum!
I love helichrysum solo and in a blend!
Helichrysum is on my wish list!!
My husband and I both 💜 Deep Relief! I just started using YL last month and this would be a fabulous addition!!!!
I learn something new every day. Definitely something I want to try.
I don’t know too much about helichrysum, but was excited to read your post. I would love to add this amazing oil to my collection!
I am fairly new to Young Living and I love learning about all the oils. Would love to try Helichrysum. Thank you Young Living
I was just introduced to this little gem on vacation for our skin…. thanks for the informations.
I absolutely adore helychrisum! I use it in my eye serum, in the blend I massage into my knees and whenever I’m not quite sure what might be best, I grab the Helychrisum!! 😊
I love Deep relief but would like to try other uses of helichrysm!
I am so trying Eucalyptus and Helichrysum in the diffuser today!
I would love to win this!!! I have read that Helichrysum could be beneficial. I would like to try it!
I use this wonderful oil everyday mixed with my face moisturizer. It is heavenly!
Helichrysym is a daily use oil for me.
I am newer to using oils but truly love them all so far and the benefits. This is on my list to buy before then end of the year.
I would love to try this for skin. Wondering….if you add it to your moisturizer or can you use it neat?
Hi Tammy, You are welcome to add it to your favorite moisturizer. You can use it alone by diluting 1 drop with 1 drop carrier oil to apply topically. We recommend trying our V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex. Thanks for stopping by!
I would love to give this oil a try!
Absolutely love this oil and can’t wait to try it in my diffuser with Eucalyptus Radiata! Thank you YL for these life changing oils! 💗🌻
It sounds like this oil needs to go on my wish list.
Helichrysum and Purification are great oils!
I got helichrysum with ER points to help my husband. He’s thankful to have it, but because it’s expensive I’ve never used it for myself. I would love to try it out on my face! Sounds like an amazing oil.
I have this oil. Unopened right now but thanks for the info. Looking forward to diffusing!
This oil is amazing!
I LOVE helichrysum!!! I will not be without it!!!
This may be THE missing asset in our oil arsenal.
Ohhh to dream of the possibilities!!!
Learning and growing with young living is a new goal. I am looking forward to adding it to my collection. Can’t wait to try it.
I got Helichrysum a year ago and have used it with other oils to make a blend to give away to friends and family. I will have to try it on my skin as well. I lije tge smell
I love this post! This picture sets off the writing which just takes me to other dimensions by connecting to the flower itself. As with all Young Living products, there is an aliveness that is happening and growing around the world on unexplainable levels both seen and unseen. Thank you for following the dream…
A friend gave me a small sample! Been saving to get a full bottle of my own and want even more after reading additional benefits!
Great for skin!