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Pepper Cubeba essential oil, 1 L

Cubeb Pepper Essential Oil for Production

Cubeb, also called tailed pepper, is Piper cubeba, a climbing vine of the pepper family. The essential oil is steam distilled from the dried unripe fruits, which look like black peppercorns with a short stalk attached. The product card lists the INCI name Cubeb Ventós Essential Oil, Germany as the country of production and the synonyms Cubeba officinalis and false pepper. This item comes in a 1 L container.

Composition and scent

Cubeb oil is rich in sesquiterpenes such as the cubebenes, copaene and beta-caryophyllene, with sabinene and alpha-pinene among the monoterpenes. The scent is woody, peppery and spicy with a cool, slightly camphoraceous lift and a dry, warm base. It is softer than black pepper and has none of its bite.

Example: aftershave balm, 1000 g

The water phase of this 1000 g balm consists of 770 g of distilled water, 30 g of glycerin and 2 g of allantoin, thickened with 3 g of xanthan gum. It is emulsified with 40 g of an olive-derived emulsifier, while 60 g of jojoba oil and 60 g of squalane make up the oil phase. The scent comes from 5 g of cubeb essential oil and 3 g of bergamot FCF essential oil, and the balm is completed with 7 g of preservative and 20 g of ethanol 96 %.

Hydrate the xanthan in glycerin and add it to the water with the allantoin; heat to 75 °C. Melt the emulsifier with jojoba and squalane at 75 °C, combine and homogenise. Below 40 °C add the essential oils premixed in the ethanol, then the preservative. Adjust the pH to about 5.5. Cubeb level: 0.5 %.

FAQ

How does cubeb differ from black pepper?

Cubeb is softer than black pepper and has none of its bite, settling into a dry, warm base.

Does cubeb oil need a solubiliser?

It is stable in emulsions, but clear gels need a solubiliser.

What is the INCI name of this cubeb oil?

The card lists it as Cubeb Ventós Essential Oil, with Germany as the country of production.

INCI	Cubeb Ventós Essential Oil
Other
Application	massage oils, anti-cellulite programs, softening programs, moisturizers, after-sun cosmetics, cosmetics for sun protection, shampoos, aromatherapy, room aromatization: handmade soap, natural cosmetics
Att brand	Germany
Attention	All information presented on the site is for reference only, it is recommended to test for an individual reaction before use.
Color product	transparent light yellow or yellow liquid with a characteristic odor
Descriptio smell	Warm, woody-spicy and slightly camphor
Features	Individual intolerance. For allergy detection, put 1 drop of oil on the fold of the leg. If there is no reaction within a day, the oil can be used.
Inci	Cubeb Ventós Essential Oil
Input percentage	full bath - 2-4 drops per emulsifier; Aroma spray for air - 6-10 drops per 5 ml of emulsifier; Aroma lamp - 1-3 drops; Bath salt, soap - 25 drops per 1 kg; Massage, aroma candles, oil serums - 1-4 drops per 50 ml of base; Deodorant - 3-4 drops per 5 ml of
Name	Pepper Cubeba essential oil, 1 L
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	100 ml
Properties	Has an antiseptic and bactericidal effect, Effective against acne and infiltrates, Stimulates blood circulation, Perfectly helps in weight loss programs.
Purpose	Effective for cellulite, Strengthens hair, Eliminates hair loss.
Solubility	oil, alcohol, ether
Storage conditions	in a cool, dark place in a tightly closed container
Synonyms	Cubeba officinalis, Kumkus, Caucasian Pepper, False Pepper
View	oily liquid
Valid until	06.2028

Pepper Cubeba essential oil, 1 L

Cubeb Pepper Essential Oil for Production

Composition and scent

Why developers use it

Applications

Perfumery

Hair care

Men’s grooming

Usage guidance

Compatibility

Product data

Example: aftershave balm, 1000 g

Storage and related sizes

FAQ

How does cubeb differ from black pepper?

Does cubeb oil need a solubiliser?

What is the INCI name of this cubeb oil?