Ylang Ylang Oil

Floral · Sweet

Safe age 12+Topical, Diffuse

Best for

Anxiety & Stress →Insomnia →Tension Headaches →

Using this oil

Topical(dilute in a carrier oil →)

1 drop or 0.8% of essential oil per 1¼ tsp of carrier oil — adults (Tisserand max)

Diffusion

2-3 drops in diffuser (30 min) — adults only

Use with care

Children

Moderate skin sensitization risk. Strong scent can cause headaches/nausea in children even via diffusion.

Adults

Tisserand & Young set a strict dermal maximum of 0.8% due to skin sensitization risk — significantly lower than most oils. Strong scent — start with 1-2 diffuser drops. May cause headaches or nausea at high concentrations. Avoid in pregnancy.

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SourcesTisserand R, Young R: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone 2014 (dermal max 0.8%) · Worwood VA: Complete Book of Essential Oils 2nd ed. 2016.