Yon-Ka Paris
For nearly seven decades, Yon-Ka Paris has been a leader and innovator in the beauty and wellness industry, delivering unique olfactory and therapeutic experiences to consumers and passionate professionals worldwide. From humble beginnings, this French skincare brand has grown to collaborate with spa owners and skincare professionals in over 5,000 locations around the world.
Through years of research and expertise in the field of phyto-aromatic therapy, Yon-Ka has developed effective, scientifically proven skincare products and protocols that deliver age-defying results. Though each Yon-Ka Paris treatment is unique, at the heart of it all is Yon-Ka’s Quintessence.
What is Quintessence?
Yon-Ka’s proprietary essential oil complex, Quintessence shapes the olfactive and therapeutic experience Yon-Ka clients have come to know and love. Developed in 1954, Quintessence is the heart and soul of every Yon-Ka product. This proprietary blend of five essential oils engages the senses, lifts the spirits, and revitalizes the skin as part of the Yon-Ka experience.
Yon-Ka’s Quintessence consists of the following aromatic essential oils:
Lavender Essential Oil
Easily one of the most versatile essential oils, lavender essential oil is distilled from the Lavandula angustifolia plant. This essential oil promotes relaxation and is thought to help treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia. With its purported anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, lavender essential oil has also been used to treat fungal infections and skin conditions.
Popular for use in aromatherapy applications, lavender essential oil promotes calmness and peaceful sleep while reducing both mental and physical tension. Commonly used by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for bathing, lavender essential oil helps soothes skin irritation and may reduce the appearance of skin imperfections as well.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Known for its herbaceous and woody aroma, rosemary essential oil is derived from the evergreen shrub Rosmarinus officinalis. Though often used as a culinary herb, the essential oil of rosemary helps promote a sense of clarity while its renewing benefits can be beneficial for the skin and body. It may also help create a sense of calm and relaxation, particularly when used in massage or aromatherapy.
Rosemary essential oil offers a number of skin benefits as well, helping resolve issues with sun damage, free radical damage, and the visible signs of aging. This essential oil also has strong detoxifying and antiseptic benefits which could be beneficial for fighting acne-causing bacteria. It also supports healthy collagen levels, and promotes skin cell renewal and helps to break down pigment spots.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium essential oil is derived from the leaves of the Pelargonium graveolens and known for its fresh, floral fragrance. This essential oil is widely used in cosmetics but its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties may provide skin benefits as well. Most notably, geranium essential oil may reduce acne breakouts and can help with inflammatory skin conditions.
In addition to its skin-supporting benefits, geranium essential oil is popular for use in aromatherapy applications. This floral fragrance has a calming effect that can be beneficial for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Geranium essential oil may also offer anti-aging properties to help fight the visible signs of aging like fine lines, sagging skin, and wrinkles.
Thyme Essential Oil
Popular for use in culinary applications, thyme is an herb that possesses both antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory qualities. Derived from Thymus vulgaris, thyme essential oil can be extremely beneficial for the skin. In addition to helping prevent acne by controlling acne-causing bacteria, thyme essential oil can provide your skin with the antioxidants needed to fight free radical damage.
Thyme essential oil has a cleansing and purifying effect on the skin as well as a stimulating effect on the mind. This essential oil may help reduce anxiety and has been used to reduce skin inflammation, particularly in cases of atopic dermatitis.
Cypress Essential Oil
Derived from the twigs, leaves, and stems of the cypress tree (Cupressus sempervirens), cypress essential oil possesses antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. In addition to being used as a treatment for cough, cypress essential oil and its antibacterial benefits may help reduce acne breakouts. It may even help regulate oil production in the skin and helps heal wounds and infections. Cypress essential oil may also stimulate facial tissue to help prevent sagging.
The combination of these five essential oils shapes the unique therapeutic and olfactory Yon-Ka experience while delivering a diverse array of healing benefits. Quintessence is best personified in Yon-Ka’s best-selling product, Lotion Yon-Ka. This hydrating toner drenches the skin with hydration while the aromatherapeutic qualities of Yon-Ka Quintessence soothe the skin and energize the body, leaving behind a delicate aroma.