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Fragrance ingredient

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

An essential oil cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the fruits of Litsea cubeba (May Chang), primarily used as a citrus-fresh fragrance ingredient in cosmetics.

Also known as: may chang fruit oil, litsea cubeba (may chang) fruit oil, mountain pepper fruit oil, litsea cubeba (may chang) oil

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Benefits

  • ✓Fresh, lemony-citrus fragrance note in perfumery and cosmetics
  • ✓Terpene components have some antimicrobial and antifungal activity

Watch for

  • ⚠Contains citral (a regulated EU fragrance allergen); potential for sensitization in susceptible individuals
At a glance
CategoryFragrance
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 5 products
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Products with Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Deep Vitamin C Ampoule 2.0Ampoule
Medicube
Deep Vitamin C Ampoule 2.0
Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Airy SunscreenSunscreen
Neogen
Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Airy Sunscreen
Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing FoamCleanser
Pyunkang Yul
Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Vitamin C Repair SerumSerum
Balance Me
Vitamin C Repair Serum
Vitamin 10 Porestrix Brightening SerumSerum
Anua
Vitamin 10 Porestrix Brightening Serum