Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower extract
AKA: Ylang ylang flower extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning.
Family
Annonaceae (Custard apple family)
Plant Part
Flower
CAS #
83863-30-3
Form
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin 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
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Adds pleasant scent
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR