Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil – an aromatic component. Contains citral – a strong EU allergen.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
Aromatic component. High contact allergy risk.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is obtained by steam distillation or cold pressing. INCI: Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil. In cosmetics it is used as an aromatic component in perfumery, creams and body oils. There are no standalone dermatological effects – the main function is fragrance. Safety. Contains citral – a strong EU allergen. Use levels run from 0.05 to 1% (higher levels carry irritation and sensitization risk).
Irritation potential
MediumAllergen risk
HighPregnancy
CautionSuitable for
Use with caution
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil suits: normal, combination, oily. Use with caution in: sensitive, dry.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil has moderate irritation potential. Sensitive skin may show a transient reaction that usually settles with adaptation.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil has high allergen potential. Perform a patch test on the inner forearm 24 hours before facial application.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil – an aromatic component.
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On the Fulton scale 1/5 – very low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
The INCI name is Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil. It may also appear as: May Chang Oil, эфирное масло литсеи.