Formula: 45369 Difficulty Level: beginner Shelf life: min 6 months Optimal pH: -- Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 250 g A Polysorbate 20 10 25 g A Lavender Essential Oil 3.5 8.75 g A Litsea or Lemon...
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Litsea Cubeba essential oil
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Description
Litsea Cubeba, also known by its Chinese name May Chang, possesses a sweet, bright citrus-floral aroma that goes beyond simple comparison with lemon or lemongrass: it is finer, rounder, and has a distinctive floral character of its own. It is no coincidence that natural perfumers call it the "luxury lemon of perfumery."
Its aroma is energizing and optimistic, but its pharmacological action is soothing and anxiolytic. The very same compound that revives you olfactorily calms the nervous system biochemically.
air Olfactory profile: Sweet and bright citrus, with fine floral notes and a slightly exotic-fruity undertone. Rounder and more floral than lemongrass, more intense than yellow lemon. A top note with surprising persistence in formulas.
Ingredients: Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil (Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil)
100% pure and natural, undiluted, botanically and biochemically defined
Obtained by steam distillation from the fruits of Litsea cubeba
encrypted_add_circle Cosmetic Properties and Benefits
- Purifying and astringent: Contributes to a matte, clean, and refined appearance of oily or combination skin, beneficial in case of excess sebum and dilated pores.
- Skin tonic: Contributes to a firm and toned skin appearance, suitable in leave-on and rinse-off formulas for skin prone to a lack of tone.
- Effective natural deodorant: Its persistent aroma and purifying properties recommend it for use in natural deodorants and body hygiene products.
- Premium citrus fragrance: A top note with remarkable persistence in soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and cosmetic products, remaining more stable in formulas than citrus peel oils.
- Traditionally used for the appearance of skin with imperfections: Its purifying properties make it highly suitable in formulas for acne-prone skin and imperfections.
air_freshener Aromatherapeutic Properties
- The May Chang paradox - simultaneously energizing and calming: Its citrus-floral aroma creates a good mood and a state of energy; biochemically, the citral acts as a mild sedative for the nervous system. Traditionally used for low morale and mild depression, as well as for anxiety and restlessness.
- Uplifting and mild antidepressant: Traditionally used as the "oil of joy" in aromatherapy - it contributes to a state of well-being, mental clarity, and optimism. Ideally diffused in workspaces or during periods of intellectual overwork.
- Ambient purifier: The high citral content grants it environmental antiseptic properties - creating a fresh, clean, and bright atmosphere.
hub Recommended Synergies
Oily skin, acne-prone skin, clogged pores: Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Organic Petitgrain Essential Oil, Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil, Green Clay, Hamamelis Water.
Natural deodorant: Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil, Organic Petitgrain Essential Oil, Sage Officinalis Essential Oil.
Joint and anti-inflammatory massage: Copaiba Essential Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Juniper Berry Essential Oil, Arnica Oil.
Aromatherapy: Bergamot Essential Oil, Basil Essential Oil, Organic Petitgrain Essential Oil, Organic Lavender Essential Oil.
Natural perfumery: Neroli Essential Oil, Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil, Rose Absolute, Organic Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil.
Practical Applications and DIY Recipes
Litsea Cubeba essential oil is used exclusively as an ingredient in cosmetic preparations, aromatherapeutic compositions, or natural perfumes. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Citral requires strict adherence to IFRA limits, maximum concentrations are lower than one might assume for a citrus-scented oil. For dosages, consult the IFRA certificate attached to the product.
face Face Care
- Purifying serum for oily skin: A few drops of Litsea Cubeba diluted in Squalane or Jojoba Oil.
- Mask for acne-prone skin: A few drops of Litsea Cubeba and a few of Organic Tea Tree, in Green Clay moistened with Hamamelis Floral Water.
- Light serum for combination skin: A few drops of Litsea Cubeba and a few of Organic Petitgrain, diluted in Moringa Oil.
digital_wellbeing Body Care
- Solid deodorant: A few drops of Litsea Cubeba and a few of Organic Palmarosa in Murumuru Butter with baking soda and starch.
- Body cream: A few drops of Litsea Cubeba incorporated into a neutral cream base.
- Invigorating shower gel: Add a few drops of Litsea Cubeba to 200 ml of Shower gel base.
face_3 Hair Care
- Shampoo for oily scalp: A few drops of Litsea Cubeba directly into the shampoo dose - providing a purifying effect and a citrus-floral fragrance.
air_freshener Aromatherapy & Diffusion
- "Good Mood" Blend: Litsea Cubeba + Red Mandarin + Organic Petitgrain - a bright citrus-green trio with an anti-sadness effect that promotes mental clarity. Ideal for the morning or during work breaks.
- "Active Serenity" Blend: Litsea Cubeba + Organic Lavender + Copaiba: an olfactory energizer and a biochemical calmer. Highly suitable during periods of tension.
fragrance DIY Perfumery
- Citrus-floral top note: May Chang is a favorite among natural perfumers over classic lemon because it is more stable in compositions and more complex. It integrates into florals with Neroli and Geranium Bourbon, into citruses with Bergamot, or as a fresh contrasting element in orientals with Patchouli and Organic Atlas Cedar.
- Source of citral for chypre and fougère accords: The citral in Litsea Cubeba creates green-floral accords that are distinct from the citral in lemongrass, finer and more feminine.
Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Q: How does Litsea Cubeba differ from Lemongrass, since both are rich in citral?
A: Yes, both contain citral as their main constituent, but in slightly different proportions and profiles. Lemongrass has a more intense, "sharper" scent. Litsea Cubeba has a sweeter, more floral aroma, closer to a fresh lemon with flowers, whereas lemongrass evokes citrus grass. In perfumery, Litsea is preferred for its refinement; in cleaning products or household use, Lemongrass is more direct and cost-effective.
Q: Why must citral be declared on the label and what does this mean in practice?
A: Citral is included on the list of 26 fragrance allergens requiring mandatory declaration under EU Regulation No. 1223/2009 - it must be mentioned on the label when it exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. This does not mean it is dangerous in correct doses, but rather that a percentage of consumers have a specific sensitivity to citral. In practice, for DIY formulators: if you include Litsea Cubeba in significant concentrations in a cream or lotion, citral must be declared on the label of the finished product.
Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin or only for oily skin?
A: Its profile, astringent, purifying, and toning, makes it best suited for oily or combination skin. For sensitive or reactive skin, citral in higher concentrations can be irritating. It is not absolutely contraindicated, but concentrations must be lower than usual, and a patch test is essential. Gentler options (such as Roman Chamomile or Lavender) exist if skin sensitivity is the primary concern.
Technical Data, Warnings
Product for cosmetic, aromatic, and perfumery use. Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
Store in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
For dilutions in accordance with legal regulations, consult the IFRA certificate attached to the product on the website.
Sensitive individuals should perform a tolerance test; perform a skin patch test in the bend of the elbow 24 hours before use. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive mucous membranes. In case of an accident, rinse abundantly with a vegetable oil.
For use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, in case of chronic diseases, for the elderly, or for young children, the recommendation is to consult a doctor.
Bibliography and Sources
- Tisserand, R., & Young, R. - Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed.) - safety profile of citral, sensitizing potential, and usage limits for Litsea cubeba.
- Franchomme, P., & Pénoël, D. - L'Aromathérapie Exactement - classification of terpenic aldehydes (citral) and the aromatherapeutic properties of Litsea Cubeba.
- Liang, Y. et al. - “Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oil from Litsea cubeba” (Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2012) - analysis of composition along with documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament - list of fragrance allergens requiring mandatory declaration, including citral (geranial + neral).
Details
Code
D-1154
Categories
Other names
Exotic Verbena oil
Status
100% pure and natural, E.O.B.B.D. botanically and biochemically defined
Fragrance note
middle note, top note
Suitable for
aromatherapy, bath, cosmetics, soaps
Key benefits
antifungal, deodorant, purifying, relaxing
Specific indications
acne, pimples, anger, irritability, anguish, anxiety, depression, low morale
Skin care
Cleansers, Face creams, Serums, Treatments
Skin type
Acne prone, Combination, Oily
Body care
Body butters, Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Lotion bars
Hair care
Shampoos, Solid shampoos, Treatments
Hair type
Oily
Hygiene
Cleansers, Deodorants, Shampoos, Shower gels, Soaps
Solubility
in ethyl alcohol, in oil
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, keep out of the reach of children
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I use this essential oil as a pulse fragrance, in flavor diffuser and body creams. It smells very good, intense
Essential oils have been replacing expensive perfumes for some time. Litsea can be used alone, as it has a very pleasant odor. A few drops on the wrist, and all my colleagues ask me what perfume I use.
Perfect! I use it in diffuser , but also in micellar water for oily/combination skin.It has a super fresh smell!
An essential oil not to be missed when you want to get a pleasant citrus scent, potentiating the smell of other oils. To keep the invigorating citrus scent I add white kaolin clay.
It is by far a pleasant, relaxing even sensational smell. I recommend with confidence. I declare myself satisfied.
It is my favorite essential oil! I use it for cold process soap or creams. I recommend!
An essential oil that I use in my soap recipes that lingers long in the product and has excellent benefits
It is an essential oil with a pleasant odor, which I use both in the preparation of soap and various care products. I recommend. It is my favorite!
I discovered Litsea oil a little while ago and have loved it ever since. It has a fresh smell, it's close to lemongrass, only more pleasant.
Verbena exotica is an excellent neurotonic and purifier. It works wonderfully in energizing and invigorating perfumes, as well as in cosmetics to which it amplifies their therapeutic value.
A quality essential oil , I use it of course to perfume various creams , but also to perfume soap by cold method , where it behaves very well .
It can be diffused in combinations that promote a state of calm, restful sleep, reduce stress, anxiety and give a feeling of well-being. Diffuse together with ylang ylang or lavender.
I would put this oil in absolutely any product if I could. The smell of it is fresh and it instantly makes me feel instantly energized. It doesn't last too long and I find it fades quickly, citrus-like, but maybe I'm not using it right.
Preferred for the scent in candles by my clients. I use it for fragrance resistance.
A pleasant surprise this little-known oil. It is an excellent antiseptic and the scent.e of citrus drops, refreshing and sweet at the same time.
A really great smell, citrus flavor, a little floral. I'll use it in relaxing blends.
It smells very good and is very intense.It must be used in very small quantity otherwise it covers other scented essences if used in various combinations.
I've heard about so many uses for this, one of them being that this has antibacterial properties. Also smells really nice!
It has a very strong scent, which is why you need a small amount. I combined it with amber fragrance in the candle making, which came out with a slightly citric, but elegant at the same time.