dōTERRA Helichrysum Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA Helichrysum Essential Oil - 5ml
Helichrysum is steam distilled from the flower of Helichrysum italicum, a small, silver-leaved plant in the daisy family. doTERRA sources it from growers in Albania and Corsica, and the flower gives up its oil reluctantly — it takes several pounds of flowers to fill a single 5ml bottle, which is most of why this is one of the pricier oils on the shelf.
The aroma is honey-like and herbaceous, with a sharp, herbal edge that's distinctive rather than sweet — it doesn't smell like much else in the range. Some people find it an acquired taste on first sniff, but it settles into blends more easily than it first suggests.
A drop mixed into an unscented facial oil or moisturiser is a common way people use this bottle, alongside a carrier oil rather than on its own. In a diffuser, it works best paired with something floral or citrus to soften its edges. It's sold in a 5ml bottle, reflecting how little oil each batch of flowers actually yields.
Why people choose it
- Honey-like, herbaceous aroma with a sharp, herbal edge
- Steam distilled from the flower of Helichrysum italicum
- Sourced from growers in Albania and Corsica
- A low-yield flower, which is most of why this is one of the pricier oils in the range
- Sometimes used in small amounts within a facial oil or moisturiser blend
How it smells
Honey-like and herbaceous, with a sharp, herbal edge that's distinctive rather than sweet.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a diffuser, blended with a floral or citrus oil to soften its distinctive edge.
- On skin
- Mix a drop into an unscented facial oil, moisturiser or carrier oil rather than applying neat.
- Dilution
- One drop of Helichrysum to four or five drops of fractionated coconut oil, or mixed directly into a facial oil blend.
- Worth knowing
- A little is enough — the aroma is strong and distinctive, and a heavy hand can overwhelm a blend quickly.
Details
- Botanical name
- Helichrysum italicum
- Plant part
- Flower
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Neryl acetate, Italidiones
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Helichrysum smell like?
Honey-like and herbaceous, with a sharp, herbal edge that's quite distinctive — it doesn't smell like much else in the range.
Why is Helichrysum more expensive than most other oils?
The flower yields very little oil — it takes several pounds of Helichrysum flowers to fill a single 5ml bottle.
Can I use it in a skincare blend?
Yes, a drop is commonly mixed into an unscented facial oil or moisturiser rather than applied on its own.
What does it blend well with?
A floral such as Lavender or a citrus like Wild Orange helps soften its strong, distinctive edge.
Why is it sold in 5ml rather than a larger bottle?
Because so little oil comes from each batch of flowers, a smaller bottle keeps it more accessible.