Ingredient

Litsea Cubeba Oil

The sweet, lemony and refreshing aroma of litsea cubeba oil uplifts the mind and promotes relaxation and inner balance.

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.

What are the benefits of litsea cubeba oil?

• Toning
• Balancing
• Uplifting

Litsea cubeba oil contains approximately 80% citral, a fragrant compound with a fresh lemon peel scent, not too dissimilar to lemongrass. The oil is often used in skincare for its antiseptic, toning, and astringent properties that help balance the skin’s sebum production. It is also often used alongside or in place of fresh lemon to add a similarly invigorating, zesty fragrance.

Where does Lush source litsea cubeba oil?

Lush UK* purchase litsea cubeba oil from a producer in China.

*With several manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.