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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Would be blessed to try some Helichrysum!!! Would love to use for all the benefits it gives especially for dull dry skin.
was there a post about the lucky winners??
Hello Erika. Yes, the winners are listed at the bottom of the post. They were randomly selected on Friday and posted right afterwards. Thanks!
I love Helichrysium!! It's one oil I hope to always have in my medicine...er...oil cabinet!
I have Stage 4 Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I've been battling this Nightmare since 2014, I've been on 7 different Chemotherapy treatments. My body and mind have taken a toll. My skin too. I was reading about this oil to see if this might be something I'm missing.!
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I've never tried them. But reading your shared post caught my attention.!
I would Love to Try this, bring some Peace, Comfort into my Space.
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I really like the smell. I'll have to try diffusing it with eucalyptus.
I added Helichrysom to the belly butter I made while I was pregnant to keep my skin soft, relieve itching and help prevent stretch marks.
How did it work for you? Did this help?
Would love to try this, just singing up as a distributor now.
I absolutely love this oil!
I must look this up for next minth
I have my kit and a few more. Would love to try this. Hubbies and my jobs are merchandising, so long hours on feet reaching and stretching. Would great for sore muscles. Thanks for the opportunity.