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 was super excited to finally acquire a bottle of helichrysm for FREE with my ER points. I concocted a blend with helichrysm, valor and Vetiver for my Daughter!
Helichrysum has proven its value to me multiple times over! We use it to support our skin. It’s amazing!!
This oil was initially recommended to me by a friend. I just started making my own face serum with essentail oils and this is one of the ingredients..I love it!
Hi! I love wintergreen and raven! All the oils are great! :)
I love using Helichrysum. No idea I could use it for my skin.
I have some on my Essential Rewards order and cannot wait to try it. I am interested in adding some to my day and night cream.
I would love to be able to smell this oil much less, use it. I can think of so many ways my family could use this beautiful oil.
I would love to try it to even my skin tone But also love that it has multiple uses!!!
I love this little powerhouse oil. It’s amazing for moods, and skin care. It will always be my go to oil.
Love this oil! I like to combine with Frankicense. 💚💚💚💚 Nice to learn about diffusing.
I love using Helichrysum. Also as an ingredient in Deep Relief to soothe muscles.
I absolutely LOVE helichrysum!❤ I have discovered layering. I love to layer it with purification and lavender behind my ears. I’ve layered it with lemon over my kidneys. I’m eager to discover new ways to use this faboulousness I’ve stumbled across.😀
I recently fell in love with Helichrysum. I have been diffusing it with geranium for a “tea rose” scent that not only makes my house smell great, but helps us all focus on the task at hand!
I was excited to see that this exotic oil was a part of a give away with my favorite essential oils company. I hope to get picked! Thank you for a chance to help this aspiring herbalist out. 💕
I have a roller of neat helichrysum and rose (equal parts) that I use on my children.
Great pick me ip!
Helichrysm is one of our favorite oils! We absolutely love it ! 🙌🏻
I love this oil!!! I never leave home without it! I’ve added it to my Young Living skin care regimen. I also use it for my dog, it has countless uses and applications!
I’m new to Young Living, just signed up tonight, but Helichrysum looks amazing. There are so many different options and so much to learn.
I love this oil. It’s a powerhouse and worth every single penny!!
I have been using helichrysum on my daughter. It has been 3 months and her skin looks amazing. It is pricey but worth every penny. I’m so glad we have this oil.
I LOVE Helichrysum! I’m using it for skin care on my legs.
Totally awesome!!
Helichrysum is one of my favorites! It smells good too!
It was great to learn so much about this great EO!
I would love to win this oil and try it out! It sound amazing!
Thank you for the article. It was very interesting.
This was very informative, and I will need to add this oil to my ER!
Helichrysum oil is AHMazing!! I add it to my skin care line. ❤
Helichrysum is one of my favorites! I use it in my lotions to relieve the calluses in my hands from rock climbing , and so much more! I would definitely love a bottle to keep experimenting with this amazing little oil! <3
I would love to win a bottle.Anything energizing sounds terrific.
It sounds like a Must-have oil to put on the list!
I have heard the rave of this golden beauty and have wanted to get it to see f it would help me. I need to throwi this in my order come July.
Helichrysm is truly an amazing oil! Love it! Can’t wait to go to Croatia some day!
I’m so happy to learn more about this incredible oil! I just received my first Deep Relief roller in my ER order yesterday and I’m in love! Love supporting sustainable agriculture.
One of my favourite oils – I’m never without it!
Great to learn the facts!
I love the scent of helichrysum! Excited to try it with peppermint for a much needed energy boost!
I love Helichrysum in Deep Relief, but have never tried it on it’s own!
I love to diffuse Helichrysum with another favorite of mine, Frankincense. The blend is beautiful!!
I loved learning how verisital helichrysum is! Thanks for the great information.
Would love to try Helichrysum! Thank you for the helpful info!
I love the part about adding it with lavender and soothing dry skin, post menopausal. ..Dry desert like skin! This is going on my list.
It has so many wonderful characteristics and a high frequency.
I’ve grown plants in this family and knew there was something even more special than its beauty!
I would love to win a bottle of Helichrysum! It’s so expensive and I’ve been wanting it for awhile now. I would love to make a roller for my wrinkly and dry skin!
This is one oil that I still don’t have! Would love to try it!
I LOVE Helichrysum! I have only treated myself to it on two occasions bc the price but I know the value of it, it’s worth every penny! I have used it for many things. I loved being able to put it on some light acne scars for my 16 yr old daughter and a skin irritation on my 15 yr olds chin. Gotta have that face well taken care of. Look good feel good! 💜
I love Helichrysum. It is great to use on horse muscles and ligaments.
Oh exciting! Didn’t know young living did giveaways like this! I’ll have to look into deep relief! Haven’t explored the roller bottles yet! Thanks YL!