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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One of my favorites!! Diffuse this with Sacred Mountain and you won't want to stop diffusing it
I would very much enjoy being able to experience Helichrysum Oil. I am in need of vibrant energy booster. Thank you,
Martha Staton
Would love to give it a whirl! Sounds fantastic!!
I would love to be able to try this one. It's on my list!!
Thieves, Bergamot, Purification, Digize, and Cedarwood are relaxing and smell great. A few drops of each in my diffuser is all I use. Helichrysum sounds like a wonderful addition to enjoy.
I just joined the young living experience, and helichrysum seems right up my alley! I would love to add this to my collection.
I ❤️ this oil! I use it to support healthy skin. I'm almost out and would love to receive this bottle from YL!
Helichrysum free?!? What a wonderful give away product, because we know just how precious and valuable it is!
I am curious about all the line in the words. I have been with the company a few months and my collection is slowly getting larger. I enjoy trying out different oils for a couple of days then trying a differnt oil for another few days. I can't decide which is my favorite. I have found only one that I truely dislike.
This is on my wishlist! I had no idea it had so many great properties. Would love to try it!