From a large tree in remote Marquesas Islands, Ylang ylang flower is part of the potion of love called "umuhei", floral and fragrant bouquet composed for the lovers.
 
In cosmetics, oil collected from the flower is used to restore hair shiness and vitality. The fragrance of the flower helps to fight insomnia as it has relaxing virtues. 
 
Monoï Ylang Ylang is thus recognized as an oil massage to relax and calm nervous tensions.