Ylang Leanne Botanicals

Ylang Leanne Botanicals Organic and Wildcrafted Essential oils No chemical compounds (ex. linalool or limonene) are added to enhance the smell.

Ylang Leanne essential oils are 100% pure and does not contain any additives or chemicals and is not adulterated in any way. Ylang Leanne organic essential oils are independently organically certified. Indigenous essential oils captures the healing benefits of valuable African herbs and plants gathered form wild growing plants.

Even registered aromatherapists don’t know this…😮Essential oils aren’t regulated, and the industry has zero uniform stan...
05/12/2025

Even registered aromatherapists don’t know this…😮

Essential oils aren’t regulated, and the industry has zero uniform standards — which is why an estimated 87% of oils are adulterated, diluted, or completely synthetic.

You can often spot this just by reading the label.👀🔎

Some companies list “limonene” or “linalool.” At least that’s transparent — and it does make oils more affordable and widely available. (These can still be organic and "pure".)

But for me? I want the real deal when working with plants as a healing modality. 🌱

Many companies don’t list anything at all.
Some offer fully synthetic fragrances without a single clue on the label.

And honestly… what do we expect if the bottle costs R30–R40? 💰
Sadly, these are the ones I see most often in aromatherapists’ rooms. 🥲

As a therapist, I’ve seen how real, plant-specific oils perform. Wildcrafted and organic where possible; food-grade when applicable — and in my core range, each oil is tested for purity.

I’m deeply passionate about natural medicine and keeping aromatherapy rooted in its true herbal origins. If you feel the same, you’re in the right place. 🌿👃

Matcha for the mama! 🌿Finally, a green tea I can actually drink 😁 without tripping from the caffeine 😅😵‍💫Did you know a ...
01/12/2025

Matcha for the mama! 🌿
Finally, a green tea I can actually drink 😁 without tripping from the caffeine 😅😵‍💫

Did you know a cup of matcha has almost as much caffeine as coffee (70 mg vs 100 mg)? But because it’s high in L-theanine, it gives calm, focused energy.

I had my very first matcha ever at Starbucks in Bali almost 10 years ago — that was before there was Starbucks in South Africa! I thought it was the best thing ever 😋… the latte was my favorite.

Obsessed I found a little Japanese shop in Denpasar selling it for cheap cheap.

More economical in Asia, but still every time I see it here I treat myself, though next time I will remember not to ask for it plain (no sweetener 😅).

Note to self:
Find a matcha supplier so I can have this every day! Maybe add a touch of honey next time 🤣

Matcha has grades because not all matcha is grown, harvested, or processed the same way, and each step affects its colour, flavour, and best use.

✨ Now I’m wondering… how could I use matcha in skincare too? 🤔
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Even the tiniest beings contribute to something vast and meaningful.🐜This reminds us that we’re not the centre of the st...
28/11/2025

Even the tiniest beings contribute to something vast and meaningful.🐜
This reminds us that we’re not the centre of the story, life is happening all around us and beneath us.🫚🐝🌱

There is more going on in life than we can ever see…

#ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇʟᴏᴠᴇʀ

Ginger is a classic boere raad, a kitchen staple our oumas trusted to bring a bit of relief when the body felt unsettled...
25/11/2025

Ginger is a classic boere raad, a kitchen staple our oumas trusted to bring a bit of relief when the body felt unsettled. The other two are well known for stomach upsets and clearing energy. 🫚

You can find this trio offered in the shop as a combo in a triple pouch bag. The pouch fits into you Ylang Leanne easential oil bag, it can be removed to take with you when traveling. 🚢 🛫

They may offer a gentle moment of relief, a small, steadying breath on days when things feel a little wobbly.🤢🤰🏼

A gorgeous goddess deserves to be wrapped in the most pure and finest scents💐 😍 Enchanting Jasmin alongside the Natural ...
18/11/2025

A gorgeous goddess deserves to be wrapped in the most pure and finest scents💐 😍

Enchanting Jasmin alongside the Natural Face Wash (with Clary Sage and Frankincense), hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Spray (infused with Rose Quartz and Rose Essences), and purifying African Black Soap.

Jasmin is one of the goddesscents, extracted from rare & exotic flowers and captured into pure fumes for your most divine moments.

Did you know that this jasmine releases its perfume in a massive burst specifically at night to attract nocturnal admirers? 🤍🌘A scent secret worth knowing!

I had an incredible time with this wonderfully perceptive woman. 🌷I had so much fun exploring the world of essential oil...
14/11/2025

I had an incredible time with this wonderfully perceptive woman. 🌷

I had so much fun exploring the world of essential oils with her. Her insights into the scents were remarkably accurate, capturing exactly what I felt. She's gifted at putting thoughts into words. ❤️ 📖

It's fascinating to see what people choose; their sense of smell reveals so much about them. 👃

Grateful for those who appreciate the quality and authenticity. ❤️🙏 Thank you 😊

Taking handmade to another level this year 🌟The kraft paper fan cards turned out just the way I imagined — with a golden...
11/11/2025

Taking handmade to another level this year 🌟

The kraft paper fan cards turned out just the way I imagined — with a golden touch painted on. ✨

Cutting and printing each product description card myself might be something I am rethinking 🤭 it’s been a bit of a challenge! Keep an eye on stories for the bloopers.

This batch smells incredible 😋 with the new season of Frankincense carterii bringing a deep, grounding undertone, Golden Jojoba from Israel, and the same old faithful Bach Star of Bethlehem essence.

It’s multi-dimensional: the roller isn’t just a blend of essential oils, but also an infused oil — enriched with real resins that slowly transform the scent and texture over time. As it matures, it becomes more complex, sticky and rich.

And the magical part the gold dust shoots light through the whole blend, illuminating the Star of Bethlehem essence within. ✨


Repair like a tree? Bloom like a flower?Sounds like a motto for the day! 😂💃🌷No, it’s actually the best skincare essentia...
04/11/2025

Repair like a tree? Bloom like a flower?
Sounds like a motto for the day! 😂💃🌷

No, it’s actually the best skincare essential oils.
These little bottles hold big powers.

🌿✨ Add a few drops of one (or a blend) to your favourite face oil, cream, or tissue oil.

Overjoyed and grateful to have one of my favorite creations featured in the  ✨The  Star of Bethlehem is a divinely inspi...
27/10/2025

Overjoyed and grateful to have one of my favorite creations featured in the ✨

The Star of Bethlehem is a divinely inspired, multi-beneficial Golden Trio made with natural ingredients inspired by the gifts of the three wise men — frankincense, myrrh, and gold.

All of the elements are carefully chosen — not only the pure and tested aromatic resins, but also the golden jojoba oil sourced from Israel, and helichrysum, known as “gold of the sun,” which together are some of the most well-known botanicals in skin repair.

💛More than just skincare, it uplifts, renews, uplifts with the Star of Bethlehem Bach flower essence from the famous Rescue Remedy.

It leaves a golden glow, and a pure ancient scent, perfect for everything from cocktail evenings to beach days💃💫

📸 The beautiful photo in the magazine was taken by the very talented thank you for capturing it so perfectly. ✨

✨ Exciting news!!! ✨One of my favourite Ylang Leanne products is featured in the Fair Lady Magazine! 💛 Can you guess whi...
20/10/2025

✨ Exciting news!!! ✨
One of my favourite Ylang Leanne products is featured in the Fair Lady Magazine! 💛

Can you guess which product it is? 👀
Find out by grabbing your copy in stores now! 🛍️

The photo is absolutely stunning — the products in a way the products have nver been captured before she has such a unique and natural talent for showcasing products. 🌿📸

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My in-between life before settling in Stellenbosch 🌿Drinking coconuts 🥥, clearly only eating fresh fruit and nasi goreng...
19/10/2025

My in-between life before settling in Stellenbosch 🌿

Drinking coconuts 🥥, clearly only eating fresh fruit and nasi goreng 🍚, and living my dream.

After mostly fun years studying, completing honors, barely surviving long hours of articles, and finally becoming a Chartered Accountant 📚, I couldn't wait to go back to Asia a second time, but for longer.

What was meant to be a three-month trip to Thailand🏝 turned into four unforgettable years living in Bali and a shorter stay in Vietnam .

Bali days were filled with yoga 🧘‍♀️, jamu 🍃, breathwork, natural food 🥗, and evenings surrounded by nature — fireflies in the rice paddies , beautiful sunsets 🌅, many of them with my chickens . And of course, going to the Gili Islands 🏝 as many times as financially possible.

A transformative time just before Ylang Leanne began to take shape — a brand now inspired by those memories, rituals, scents, and natural indulgences ✨

A useful tip for everyday use: a 5% dilution is the best for most blends, and it's super easy!👩‍🔬🌿🌼For a 10 ml roller, y...
17/10/2025

A useful tip for everyday use: a 5% dilution is the best for most blends, and it's super easy!👩‍🔬🌿🌼

For a 10 ml roller, you'll simply need 10 ml of carrier oil and 10 drops of essential oil. It is easy to remember.⚗️

👃 Remember some oils are stronger in smell than others, and you will have to adjust your ratio a bit, but you always have your nose to guide you to a great blend.

For children, sensitive skin, subtle conditions, less is more.👶🏻👵🤍

I always keep in mind that essential oils are one of the strongest forms of herbal medicine (David Crow). This means a little can go a long way... and subtle scents work well with the subtle parts of our subconscious.🧠☺️😇🪽🧖‍♀️🪻

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Our Story

114 million years ago, one morning just after sunrise, the first flower ever to appear on the planet opens up to receive the rays of the sun. Suddenly there was an explosion of colour and fragrant scents all over the planet. Humans would increasingly be drawn to and fascinated by them.

Flowers were most likely the first thing they came to value which had no utilitarian purpose for them, that is to say, was not linked in some way to survival. They provided inspiration to countless artists, poets, and mystics.

Without fully realizing it, flowers would become for us an expression in form of that which is most high, most sacred, and ultimately formless within ourselves. Flowers, more fleeting, more ethereal, and more delicate than the plants out of which they emerged, would become like messengers from another realm, like a bridge between the world of physical forms and the formless. They not only had a scent that was delicate and pleasing to humans, but also brought a fragrance from the realm of spirit - Eckhart Tolle

Ylang Ylang a flower that grows widely in Asia which means “Flowers of Flowers”. It is one of my favourite flowers, one that I smelled everyday at a farm I stayed at, called ‘Aman Giri’ or “Place of Peace” in Bali.