Cananga Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Cananga Oil, also known as Ylang Ylang Extra Oil, is obtained from Cananga odorata, a tree native to the rainforests of Asia and the South Pacific. It's widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery. The price per ounce can range from $10 to $25.

Benefits: Renowned for its balancing and calming properties, Cananga oil is often used in skincare products to balance sebum production. It also provides a relaxing, floral scent.

Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types but particularly beneficial for combination skin.

Target audience: Mostly preferred by individuals who enjoy floral, luxurious scents and those seeking skin balance.

Chemical composition: High in linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, p-cresyl methyl ether, and methyl benzoate.

Physical aspect: A clear to slightly yellow oil with a powerful, exotic, and floral fragrance.

Compatibility: Blends well with most floral, fruit, and wood oils like jasmine, bergamot, and sandalwood.

Concentration: Typically used at a concentration of 0.1-2% in skincare formulations.

Side effects/adverse reactions: May cause irritation or sensitization in some individuals, especially in high concentrations.

Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as intended.

Sustainability/ethical considerations: The sourcing of Cananga oil should be checked for ethical farming practices.

Variants: Variants include Ylang Ylang Extra, I, II, and III, which are different distillation fractions of the oil. Ylang Ylang Extra is the highest grade.