Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) flower extract

AKA: Ylang ylang flower extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Southeast Asia. Derived from the flowers of Cananga odorata, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia in the Annonaceae family. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the fragrant flower petals.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR