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!
Many people in New Mexico use immortalle, which until just now didn’t realize was the same magical plant! Thank you for all your dedication and hard work.
J. Olague, Distributor
This is my go-to oil for injuries, and the smell is heavenly. I’m never without it.
This is truly a little bottle of gold!!
I’ve been using Helichrysum oil in a scar blend I found! The benefit’s it’s had on my daughter’s facial scars have been so soul relieving to me!
Must have oil!
I used for the first time a few months ago.
Love my Helichrysum but I’ll admit, I tend to hang unto it and not use it freely, just because of the price tag. As I’m becoming better educated though, I’m beginning to see how it’s not really pricy when you calculate the price per use. I’d love to be one of the 3 lucky people this time! Thanks YL for the chance!
I love Helichrysum. I am excited to use and share its many uses with my customers. Awesome!
I love the benefits of Helichrysum! I didn’t realize the diversity of this little jewel!!! I absolutely LOVE the origin of the name and that it’s from the Sunflower category! My daughter in love is into Sunflowers!
A fave oil of mine! But I’ve been out for quite some time. :(
I have a bottle coming in my ER. Very excited to try it. It sounds like something I will love 😍
I love Helichrysum! I use it during my Healing Touch for Animals sessions to support the health of our four-legged friends.
I had no idea that Helichrysum had so many uses!! I’m try it and Eucalyptus Radiata in my diffuser now, smells wonderful!!
I first saw the benefits of this oil at Beauty School and knew I needed to get it. I started saving up my ER points and was able to buy a bottle and now use it for not only my daily skin regime but also support in other areas that I have needed it. Love this bottle of gold and running low so in need of another :)
I would love to try this oil!
Would love to try Helichrysum with coconut oil on my skin!
I wish I had been able to post last night. 😞
Love this oil! I always take it when hiking and camping. It is also safe for our pets! Awesome oil!!!
I use helichrysum in my skin care products I make!
Helichrysum is a MUST!!!!
I didn’t know about its benefits as an anti-aging tool. I have used it for muscles and gifted it to my son who is an athlete. I will use it in my beauty routine as well now.
My almost 19-year-old cat Lucy loves smelling Helichrysum right from the bottle. It perks up her energy (which she has great energy for her age all due to YL oils)!!
This is great information. Thank you for sharing about this incredible gift!
I made her a skin blend that included heli for my sister! She’s been using it 3 times a day for several months . We are so excited to see the difference it makesfor her. Thank you young living !!!!!!
I wish I had been able to post yesterday. 😞 Love this oil! It is always with me when hiking and camping. It is also safe for our pets! Awesome oil!!!
Ok, maybe a bit personal, but I’ve discovered adding Helichrysum with Frankincense, Cypress, Lavender and Rose ointment makes a very soothing and powerful balm. The price can be daunting, but a little goes a long way! Looking forward to convention!! :)
I love helichrysum! It’s so good for skin support that I rarely leave home without it.
I don’ t have Helichrysum oil yet but after reading this information I excited to get some.
I have been using oils on my husband, then yesterday he had our son try some. To his surprise he is now hooked!
sounds like a good item to have in my selection, thanks for the information.
Helichrysum is my absolute favorite oil of all time. Thanks for the great insight as to why.
My oil drop society recommended I use it. I am looking forward to saving enough ER to be able to get it. I am excited to learn it’s other uses!
Thanks for sharing about its benefits. Sounds like an oil I’d like to try!
I would put it in my diffuser to help with taking care of grandchildren through the day…
Love the oilcant pronounce it lol great read thanks
We love our helichrysium for skin it’s worth it’s weight in gold
I grab this amazing oil when I need to support the appearance of tender skin. It’s a wonderful oil application.
I love Helichrysum. Thanks for giving me more ideas on how to use it.
Great information. This oil has been on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity to win
Well, I think that I am reading this too late to be entered. Just now saw the email. It was very interesting though! Maybe I can save up pv points and buy a little bottle of helicrysum.⌛️💕
Was just at a oils class and we discussed and got to smell Helichrysum. I loved it. Thank you for your offer.
One amazing oil! It supported my husband. A-Ma-Zing!! (Yep, it bears repeating!)
Thank you for the informative article. Thank you for the opportunity for winning this oil. I would love to have it and experience it.
I absolutely LOVE this oil!
I love the way this one smells!
Would love to try this!
I’d use it with Rosemary and lavender for the scent, love w/pepperment idea + some tangerine to finish reorg in my craft room. Also like idea of mixing w/frankincense I keep in vanity drawer. lots of good stuff.
to me, helichrysum is one of those oils that reminds me the art of essential oils and other life elixers is an art form as old as civilization. When I use this precious plant remedy, my body tunes in to it’s unique healing abilities, my blood flows, my skin is renewed, my muscles relax, and my mind quiets. I bet my ancestors knew it the very same way.
I love helichrysum. Its restorative action is like none other!!
Helichrysum does help smooth the appearance of fine lines under the eyes. I blend it with elemi and cedarwood in a carrier of sweet almond oil.
Love this oil! It is always with me when hiking and camping. It is also safe for our pets! Awesome oil!!!
I used to work in the NY Botantical garden and then did flowers at The Botanist restaurant in London. I love plants and I am a new brand rep and I would love to try the oil as my mother used to call me the “golden child”. We would be magical together.