Product Details
Verified by ECOCERT / Cosmos Approved.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Citrus-Lovers Go Wild: Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is a citrus lover’s dream. With its sweet, tangy, and refreshing aroma, it’s a lemony delight that’s energizing and invigorating — a perfect pick-me-up whenever you need a burst of freshness.
Lemon Sweet with a Herbal Twist: Imagine the sweetness of lemon, but with a slightly herbal, green edge — that’s Litsea Cubeba. This essential oil offers a candy-like lemon scent for skin care products without the risk of sunburns, unlike most other lemon-scented oils.
Give Blends an Edge: Litsea Cubeba is more than just a simple citrus; it adds elegance to your blends. When paired with other citrus oils like orange, it deepens the fragrance, creating a refined citrus symphony that elevates any product.
Skin Savior: Beyond its delicious scent, Litsea Cubeba has impressive skin-loving benefits. It’s a natural astringent, perfect for balancing oily skin, reducing the appearance of acne, and helping to smooth the look of cellulite. Plus, it’s fantastic for soothing sore muscles when added to massage oils.
Total Mood-Booster: This sweet citrus oil adds a refreshing, uplifting touch to your space. Whether diffused or added to your skin care routine, Litsea Cubeba creates a lively atmosphere that energizes the senses.
DESCRIPTION
Your new citrus obsession: Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil, also known as May Chang, is a perfect little powerhouse that delivers a punch of lemony freshness with a unique twist. Extracted from the pepper-like fruits of a plant native to East Asia, this energizing essential oil boasts a vibrant, sweet, and slightly herbal fragrance.
Whether you’re creating your own refreshing skin care products, crafting a mood-boosting diffuser blend, or simply looking for a natural deodorizer, Litsea Cubeba is the sophisticated, citrusy companion you’ve been waiting for.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
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Soaps like a Dream: For a citrusy kick in your soap, start by adding 0.5–1% of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil. Always patch-test your soaps and make small batches to find your perfect blend. The fresh lemony scent will have you hooked — and your skin will love the refreshing, astringent benefits.
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Butters that Bring the Zest: Add 1–2% of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil to your body butters or balms for a lovely citrus twist. The oil’s energizing, uplifting scent is a perfect complement to your moisturizing routine, leaving you feeling refreshed and radiant.
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Soothe Away the Day: For massage oils, aim for 2–3% of Litsea Cubeba. A refreshing lemony aroma combined with its soothing properties makes it ideal for relaxing.
- Clear the Air: Diffuse 3–5 drops of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil in your diffuser to create a revitalizing atmosphere. It’ll fill your space with an uplifting, citrusy fragrance that energizes and purifies the air. Ideal for freshening up your home or workspace.
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Sparkling Clean: Add 2–4% of Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil to your DIY cleaning products to kick up the freshness. Not only will your home smell incredible, but Litsea’s natural deodorizing and antibacterial properties will leave everything spotless.
- On-the-Go Freshness: Dilute Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil to 2-3% and add to your roll-on bottles for a refreshing, uplifting fragrance you can take anywhere.
ECOCERT VERIFICATION:
Verified by ECOCERT / Cosmos Approved. Raw material is approved by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, conform to the COSMOS standard. ECOCERT GREENLIFE is the global leader in the certification of natural or organic cosmetics and raw materials. By implementing and enforcing the COSMOS standard, the organization has united the international cosmetics sector with the aim of achieving long-term sustainability. These products have independently verified all relevant aspects from sourcing to distribution, including environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes, avoidance of GMO and prohibited substances, and the use of eco-friendly packaging.
Botanical Name:
Litsea cubeba
Plant Part:
Fruit
Main Constituents:
Citral: 68%
Origin:
China
Processing Method:
Steam Distilled
MORE ABOUT LITSEA CUBEBA ESSENTIAL OIL
Color/Consistency:
A thin, clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:
A top note with a medium aroma. Litsea Cubeba has a fresh citrus fragrance, similar to Lemongrass and Lemon Verbena, but sweeter and more lemony.
Blends Well With:
Basil, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang-ylang.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes.
