So, what can you do if you want to avoid the risk, but still smell irresistible? The answer is simple! Go natural, and start welcoming products with essential oils into your life! But what oils? A ViTA favourite is ylang ylang. Widely known for its beauty and health benefits, this amazing oil with a mystical scent will not only do wonders for your hair, it also comes with no harmful side effects.

 

WHAT IS YLANG YLANG OIL?

Hardly mentioned until the last decade, ylang ylang oil (pronounced ee-lang ee-lang) is extracted from the flowers of the tropical ylang tree, commonly found in Asian rainforests in the Philippines, Sumatra or Java. In the local dialect, ylang ylang means ‘flower of flowers’, but it is also known as the ‘perfume tree’ because of its sweet, soft, flowery scent, similar to jasmine. The flowers are harvested during the early morning, just before sunrise, when the essential oil content is highest.

 

Known for its medicinal, relaxing and uplifting properties, ylang ylang is also commonly used in aromatherapy in cases of insomnia or anxiety. The floral fragrance is even believed to work as an aphrodisiac, which is why the flowers are spread across the beds of newlywed couples in Indonesian tradition.

  

SO WHAT’S YLANG YLANG GOING TO DO FOR YOUR HAIR?

Apart from its use in aromatherapy and as a core ingredient in oriental, floral perfumes, ylang ylang has a long history of being used in hair care products. Here’s why:

 

• TREATS HAIR LOSS. Ylang ylang is a natural way to treat thinning hair. It was first used to treat hair loss back in the Victorian Era (1837 – 1901), when it was added to macassar hair oil, and massaged into hair follicles to stimulate growth by enhancing circulation and preventing infections.

 

• REDUCES STRESS. Whenever you wash your hair with shampoos containing ylang ylang, rest assured that it will leave you feeling completely relaxed. As a calming fragrance, ylang ylang has a euphoric effect on your nervous system, reducing any feelings of tension or anxiety. This effect is especially great if you’re looking to reduce hair loss caused by stress – one of the major contributors to hair loss.

 

• CONDITIONS NATURALLY. Ylang ylang is a great natural conditioner for those suffering from dry, thin and brittle hair. It is even known to prevent split ends and damage. By stimulating the sebaceous glands and increasing sebum production, it keeps hair moisturized and strong.

 

• REPELS LICE. Have you ever struggled with head lice? Then you probably know that getting rid of them usually involves aggressive treatments loaded with damaging toxins. Luckily, ylang ylang oil is an effective remedy that can help fight and deter hair lice naturally.

 

Natural, nutritious and with a great fragrance, ylang ylang oil is the perfect solution to resolve your hair problems, whether you’re determined to fight hair loss, or just looking for a great, toxin-free scent. Infused with ylang ylang oil, ViTA’s completely natural fragrance is not only another example of ViTA’s mission to create the most effective natural and toxin-free formulas, it will have your hair smelling great while calming your mind and body.