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.