Ylang Ylang

AKA: Cananga Odorata, Ylang Ylang Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Ylang Ylang is a cosmetic ingredient.

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant Protection

Fights Bacteria

Reduces Inflammation

Traditional Use

Extracted from the flowers of Cananga odorata, used in traditional Indonesian and Philippine skincare and perfumery for centuries. Valued for its aromatic, conditioning, and balancing properties in traditional beauty practices.

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower extract

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Cananga odorata flower oil

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR