Organic Helichrysum Essential Oil. 1 ml. Eden botanicals

Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G.Don
Origin: Croatia or Bosnia (see COA for lot specific origin)
Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
Plant Part: Flowers
Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
Note: Middle to Top Note
Aroma Family: Herbal
Aroma: Rich, pungent, warm, sweet herbaceous, very diffusive aroma with honey and tea-like, earthy undertones; has outstanding tenacity.
Contraindications: Contains ketones – avoid use with small children, the elderly, those with epilepsy, pregnant and/or nursing women.

Our organically grown Helichrysum is a stunningly beautiful therapeutic essential oil that makes an excellent addition to skin care formulas; its aroma is rich, pungent, warm, sweet herbaceous and very diffusive, with honey and tea-like, earthy undertones and possesses outstanding tenacity.

Helichrysum italicum means golden sun of Italy and is evocative of the striking habitat of this plant in its bright maize-colored meadows. Immortelle is French for immortal or everlasting (two quite common names for Helichrysum) and refers to the straw-like flowers that appear living after they are dried, retaining a bright yellow color as if frozen in time.

Diketones, found only in Helichrysum italicum, are highly regarded as important constituents responsible in part for Helichrysum’s reputation for its many superlative skin care benefits.

Helichrysum is best used highly diluted in skin care formulas for aging/mature, oily and sensitive skin in particular, as well as in massage blends, leg lotions and chest rubs. It is important to note that it is most active when used in a synergistic blend with other essential oils.

This oil finds augmenting application in perfumery … and gives interesting effects in ambre [sic], chypre, lily, muguet, rose, and other bases.