Ingredient

Litsea Cubeba Oil

Benefit:

Natural

The Litsea cubeba, or May Chang tree, is a small evergreen tree native to China and belonging to the laurel (Lauraceae) plant family. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from its round, berry-like fruits.

Litsea Cubeba Oil

Citral makes up approximately 80% of the oil, it is a fragrant compound with a fresh lemon peel scent, close to lemongrass. The oil is often used in skincare for its antiseptic, toning, and astringent properties that help balance the skin’s sebum production.

Lush purchase litsea cubeba oil from a producer in China.