2. Antiseborrheic
Anyone familiar with the disease known as seborrhoea, or indeed seborrheic eczema will be aware of just how horrible the condition can be. As sebaceous glands malfunction, sebum production is interrupted and accelerated, resulting in the infection of the epidermis. This can usually be managed by people without the condition, as breakouts are given time to run their course and heal. For people with either of these conditions, there is no breathing space afforded and the problem just gets worse and worse.
Ylang-ylang regulates sebum production when applied topically, either to the face or the back and other affected areas. This means that the likelihood of infection is reduced significantly, as sebum production normalizes under the improved conditions. Whilst treating the conditions is the priority when using ylang ylang in this way, there are other associated benefits such as the removal of dead and dry skin, or the prevention of redness in affected parts of the face.