Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower extract
AKA “Ylang Ylang Flower Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower extract
AKA: Ylang Ylang Flower Extract
Extract · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Ylang ylang flower extract from Southeast Asia adds a luxurious floral scent while conditioning and softening skin and hair. Naturally extracted from the delicate flowers of this tropical plant.
Family
Annonaceae (Custard apple family)
Plant Part
Flower
CAS #
83863-30-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Traditionally used in Southeast Asian and Pacific Island cultures for perfumery and spiritual practices. The essential oil became a luxury fragrance ingredient in European cosmetics during the 19th century and was traditionally applied to skin for its purported aphrodisiac and mood-enhancing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR