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.
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!
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Thank You, Young Living, for keeping me looking my age.
I love all the amazing benefits of Helichrysum! My sister went to the Croatia Helichrysum farm and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for the chance to win some of this liquid gold!
Such an amazing tiny little yellow flower! Great things come in small packages!💛
My dear friend Kay and I would get together and gush over all the oils, and Helichrysum was one of her favorites (honestly its hard to have a favorite with all the amazing oils 😊).
Huge applause to Gary and YL for maintaining sustainable efforts, as time goes on these values will be key and so important for the new generations who have yet to experience the beauty of nature.
I haven't got to try this oil yet, but have wanted it since I first read about it, and what all the possibilities in using it could do to help myself and family. Hoping at some point to get my husband on board in using the oils, and get him in on believing so that he will understand the cost and that a little goes a long way towards maintaining a healthier lifestyle and living environment. He works out alot, winning this bottle of beauty could help me on my path of switching him over to EO lifestyle. Lol. I'm wishing my own self luck on this one. Lol.
I love a little extra helichrysum mixed in blends like Panaway or Deep Relief for that extra boost! It really helps with after working hard in the yard or in the gym like none other!
I had been looking for a reason to add Helichrysum to my supply. Thanks!
One of my favorite oils - I use it in roller balls to support healthy skin!
I've been wanting to try helichrysum for a long time now! Thanks for everything you do Young Living!!
I have used Deep Relief and love how fast it work! Helichrysum is one of the oil I been saving up to get and love to try!