Profile: Exotic Verbena Essential Oil.
Commonly known as: Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil (INCI), also known as May Chang, Mountain Pepper, Yunnan Verbena, or Tropical Verbena essential oil.
Botanical name: Litsea cubeba (Lour.) pers.
Extraction process: Steam distillation of fresh fruits from organic farming.
Family: Laurel Family.
Extracted part of the plant: Fruits.
Cultivation area, origin: Originating from Taiwan, China, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Blooming: From July to September.
Origin, provenance: China.
Phytochemical composition: Alpha-pinene, limonene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol, citronellal, linalool, neral, geranial, geraniol, nerol, citronellol, safrole, eucalyptol, isopulegol, myrcene, beta-pinene.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Mobile liquid; Color: Pale yellow; Odor: Characteristic of citral, acidic.
Physical properties: Density: 0.875 - 0.895 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.480 - 1.495; Soluble in alcohol; Insoluble in water.
Concerns: Antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, fragrant, deodorizing, soothing.
Effect: All skin types, particularly those with blemishes and those with an oily tendency.
Details
Applications
Facial Care (serums, moisturizing creams, masks);
Body Care (bath salts, dry oils);
Hair Care (shampoos) ;
Hygiene (soaps, shower gels).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool and ventilated place, protected from air, heat sources, and direct sunlight, and at a moderate and stable temperature.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
It is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as in children. It can cause a skin allergy due to the presence of limonene, linalool, alpha-pinene, and beta-pinene.