Helichrysum Essential Oil

About

Helichrysum Essential Oil, also known as Everlasting or Immortelle Oil, is steam-distilled from the Mediterranean flower valued for centuries in European herbal traditions. This warm, herbaceous oil with sweet and earthy undertones is particularly prized in skincare and aromatherapy for its rejuvenating and restorative properties.

Key Benefits

• May help reduce fine lines, wrinkles and age spots
• Traditionally used to promote healthy skin cell regeneration and a youthful complexion
• Known for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
• May help ease skin irritations including blemishes, redness, and minor wounds
• Traditionally used to encourage circulation and ease muscle tension
• Known to calm nervous tension and support emotional balance
• May help boost immune function and ease fatigue

Common Uses

• Aromatherapy diffusion for emotional calm and stress relief
• Diluted topical application for skincare and anti-ageing routines
• Massage oil blends for sore muscles and joint discomfort
• Bath soaks to promote relaxation and mental ease
• Personal wellness and meditation practices

How to Use

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser to fill your space with calming aroma
• Topically: Dilute into a carrier oil or moisturiser before applying to skin or muscles (see dilution guidelines below)
• Bath: Add a few drops to warm bathwater for relaxation
• Inhalation: Add 1–2 drops to a tissue and inhale, or smell directly from the bottle
• Roller blend: Mix 4–6 drops with Fractionated Coconut Oil in a 15ml roller bottle for on-the-go use
• Dilution guide: General use 2–4% (4–8 drops per 10ml); facial application 1–2% (2–4 drops per 10ml)

Product Details

• Botanical name: Helichrysum italicum
• Also known as: Everlasting Oil, Immortelle Oil
• Origin: Mediterranean regions (Greece, Spain, France, Italy)
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Aroma profile: Warm, herbaceous with sweet and earthy undertones
• Key properties: Antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic
• Blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, ginger, juniper berry, lavender, mandarin, palmarosa and rosemary

Safety

• Always dilute before topical application; do not apply undiluted to skin
• Keep out of reach of children and away from eyes
• Not recommended during pregnancy without professional guidance