What is Helichrysum (Italicum) Essential Oil?

Helichrysum Essential Oil cares for mature skin, is delightful in a massage oil and has a warm, uplifting scent. A beautiful oil to diffuse in your diffuser or incorporate into DIY skincare products.

This essential oil is steam distilled from Helichrysum (Helichrysum Italicum) flowers. The flowers are golden yellow in color and you can see that color reflected in the oil. The aroma is musky with a sweet, sharp undertone.

Benefits

Lovely in massage oil

Incorporate Helichrysum Essential Oil into a massage oil for a relaxing moment after a long, tiring day. Helichrysum is a favorite among sports enthusiasts and loves to come along in your backpack during a long mountain hike.

Cares for mature skin

Helichrysum Essential Oil helps restore your skin and gives you a natural glow again, making signs of skin aging less visible. A beautiful ingredient in facial products for mature, tired skin.

The bright side of life

The warm, sunny aroma of Helichrysum brings a positive atmosphere into your home. A scent that reminds you of the bright spots in every day.

How do you use it?

Always dilute Helichrysum Essential Oil with a carrier oil before use, incorporate the oil into your favorite DIY skincare products or diffuse in your diffuser.

In the aroma diffuser

Add 3 to 4 drops to your aroma diffuser for a positive atmosphere in your home that gives you courage and lifts your spirits.

Make your own perfume

Helichrysum Essential Oil lends itself well to use in a homemade perfume. The lovely scent reminds you of musk with a soft, honey-like undertone. There's also something sharper to it, reminiscent of sage. The oil combines well with fresh mint scents.

What makes it so special?

The name Helichrysum comes from the Greek Helios and Chrysos, meaning 'sun' and 'gold' respectively. The name refers to the golden yellow color of the Helichrysum flowers, which retain their color when you dry them. No wonder the flower is also called the 'Everlasting Flower' and is also a beautiful ingredient for your skincare!