Ylang ylang oil, obtained from the tree called Cananga Odorata, is an important essential oil used in the cosmetic industry due to its exotic scent. Ylang ylang trees are widely grown in tropical areas all over Asia, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Polynesian islands. Ylang ylang trees can grow up to 40 to 60 meters. This tree has very fragrant flowers. Ylang oil is obtained from these flowers by steam distillation.
Cananga odorata, or ylang ylang oil, which is obtained from the flowers of the Kananga tree, has become very popular in recent years. Native to India, this tropical tree is also found in Indochina, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia. Ylang ylang oil is obtained by distilling the flowers of this tree by steam treatment. Among the oils obtained with the oils of plant extracts, ylang ylang oil has many benefits.