Helichrysum

Helichrysum italicum is a small perennial herb with narrow, silver leaves and flowers that form a cluster of golden yellow, ball-shaped blossoms. The name “Helichrysum” is derived from the Greek “helios” which means sun and “chrysos” meaning gold, referring to the colour of the flowers.

Helichrysum has been used in herbal health practices since ancient Greece, and the oil is highly valued and sought after for its many qualities. Helichrysum is best known for its ability to revitalise the appearance of skin. Also referred to as the Everlasting or Immortal Flower, Helichrysum is used in antiageing products to help reduce the visible signs of ageing to the skin.

Helichrysum essential oil can help reduce the appearance of blemishes and promote a glowing, youthful-looking complexion.

Often referred to as ‘The Everlasting Flower’ because of its rejuvenating properties. Helichrysum is known for its ability to improve the complexion and reduce the visible signs of skin ageing. Helichrysum, with its herbaceous aroma of honey and hay, has been used in all kinds of anti-ageing products since the time of ancient Greece.

Uses

• Rejuvenate and revitalise.

• Apply Helichrysum to your face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and to promote a glowing, youthful-looking complexion.

• Soothe and revive. Take time out to re-centre yourself by massaging soothing Helichrysum Essential Oil into your temples or the back of your neck.

• Awaken your youthful spirit. Uplift and enliven your home or work environment by diffusing Helichrysum

• Massage into the temples and the back of the neck for a soothing sensation.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.

Food Flavour: Add one or two drops to food.

Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

Primary Benefits

• Rejuvenate and revitalise. Apply Helichrysum to your face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and to promote a glowing, youthful-looking complexion.

Secondary Benefit

• Soothe and revive.

• Take time out to re-centre yourself by massaging soothing Helichrysum Essential Oil into your temples or the back of your neck.

Tertiary Benefit 

• Awaken your youthful spirit. Uplift and enliven your home or work environment by diffusing Helichrysum.

Aromatic Description

Aroma of honey and hay,

Collection Method
Steam Distillation

Plant Part
Flower

Main Constituents
Neryl acetate, alpha pinene, γ-curcumene