May chang (litsea) oil · ease

Litsea Cubeba Oil

Size 10ml · traditional cultivation

HK$ 40.5

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Aroma Profile

Citrus / citrus Sweet / sweet Spicy / spicy

✦ Botanical ID

Botanical Name

Litsea cubeba

Family

Lauraceae / Lauraceae

Origin

France

Cultivation

traditional cultivation

Extraction

distillation

Note

top note

Key Constituents

Chemotype (CT): Citral

Citral (citral) 75%

*Main role: fresh / lift

Limonene (limonene) 12%

*Main role: clear / gladness

Methyl heptenone (methyl heptenone) 3%

*Main role: balance / ease

Safety Guide

Skin sensitivity possible. Dilute well. High in citral; may sensitise skin. Always dilute to a low level.

✦Benefits

Sunshine Mood · a sunny mood

Liquid sunlight in a bottle. Its vivid lemon scent cuts through stuffiness at once, helps clear gloom from the mind, and brings a bright, forward feeling.

Skin Balance · balance and clear

A clearer for oily skin. Rich in citral, it helps balance excess oil, ease a shiny face, refine pores, and bring back a fresh feel.

Abdominal Comfort · a softening touch

Thoughtful care after meals. With a carrier oil, an abdominal massage brings warmth and comfort, eases tightness, and leaves an easy hour.

✦Daily Rituals

Morning Awakening · wake in the morning

after getting up in the morning,1 dropDrop may chang oil on a tissue and inhale. It wakes a sleepy mind at once and opens a lively day.

Fresh Space · clear the room

add to a diffuser3 dropsMay chang oil can clear the air and unwanted smells, and also bring a gladness like sunlight.

✦Aromatherapy Applications

Matte Finish · a matte balance

1 drop may chang + 1 drop lavender + 10ml jojoba oil

A blend oily skin welcomes. Even at a low dilution, its steady oil control helps refine pores and keep skin fresh and matte.

Happy Vibes · glad energy

2 drops may chang + 2 drops sweet orange + 1 drop grapefruit

A room full of sunlight. Citrus notes together lift the mood at once, clear stuffiness and low spirits, and let cheer fill the space.

Tummy Care · warm oil on the belly

2 drops may chang + 1 drop ginger + 20ml sweet almond oil

Massage the belly gently clockwise. A warm blend can help ease discomfort in the belly and bring a comfortable, resting feel.