3. Antiseptic
Any damage to the skin, be it an accident with a penknife, a bump on the head from a game of softball, or from an insect bite, has the potential to become infected. Bacteria thrive on entering the skin through small abrasions, cuts, wounds, and burns, where it spreads its infection and wreaks havoc on a person’s immune system, slowing down the process of recovery to a snail’s pace.
Ylang ylang has significant antiseptic properties, making it the perfect oil to apply topically to a damaged part of the skin. By preventing sepsis and tetanus with its antimicrobial properties, ylang-ylang can not only prevent infection but can go about disinfecting wounds, scrapes, and burns as well, should you need it to. The same antiseptic and antimicrobial properties also protect a person from developing further viruses or fungal infections, making ylang-ylang seem like an essential piece of natural kit for any first aid bag.