Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil 1 L

What makes Litsea Cubeba oil a workhorse ingredient for perfumery and household chemical lines

Litsea cubeba essential oil, widely known as May Chang, is steam-distilled from the small fruits of a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and southern China. Its aroma is bright, lemony and citrus-forward with subtle fruity undertones, and thanks to a high concentration of citral it has become a stable, cost-effective alternative to lemon verbena and melissa in fragrance work. This product belongs to the Essential Oils section, which brings together natural distillates for professional fragrance and functional formulation.

The largest demand for litsea cubeba comes from fragrance and household chemical manufacturing: the oil is used in eau de toilette formulas, fragrance compounds for detergents, air fresheners, laundry products and cleaning agents. In household chemistry typical dosage ranges from 0.5 to 2 percent of the finished product weight, while in fine fragrance compositions the range widens to 1-5 percent depending on intended intensity. Because the oil is highly volatile, it should be added at the final stage of formulation, once the base has cooled below 40-45 degrees Celsius, to preserve its top notes.

In skincare manufacturing, litsea cubeba is valued in toning lotions, formulas for oily and blemish-prone skin, sebum-balancing hair care products, and body sprays and deodorants for its clean, uplifting effect. Recommended concentration in body and face care ranges from 0.5 to 2 percent, with up to 3 percent acceptable in targeted anti-oiliness formulas. The oil blends particularly well with woody and floral notes as well as other citrus and spice oils: interesting compositions emerge when combined with Marigold Essential Oil, which contributes a warm herbal-floral base, or with Monarda Essential Oil, which adds a spicy accent to the blend. In small concentrations it can also be paired with Bitter Almond Essential Oil for layered fragrance profiles, though such blends require careful dosage calculation due to the potency of both components.

Litsea cubeba is also used in candle manufacturing as part of scent compounds for wax products, in home fragrance and textile freshener production, and occasionally in the food industry as a natural flavoring agent in micro dosages for beverages and confectionery. Soap making, as a niche direction, sometimes uses this oil to give bars a fresh citrus character, though this remains a minor application compared to its main industrial uses.

The 1 liter packaging is intended for facilities and workshops that need a stable volume of raw material for regular production cycles - perfumery and cosmetic lines, household chemical plants, and candle workshops with continuous output. Store the oil in a tightly sealed container made of dark glass or resistant plastic, in a cool space away from direct light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, away from heat sources and open flame.

Uplifting body mist for oily skin care lines

Distilled water 300 ml

Witch hazel extract 100 ml

Litsea cubeba essential oil 6 ml

Polysorbate 20 4 ml

In a clean bottle combine polysorbate 20 with litsea cubeba oil and stir until fully blended. Gradually add the witch hazel extract while mixing gently, then pour in the distilled water in small portions, shaking after each addition until the mixture is uniform. Transfer the finished mist into spray bottles and store in a cool, dark place, shaking briefly before each use.