Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

What Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is & what it does

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is an essential oil pressed or distilled from the fruit of Litsea cubeba, a tree in the laurel family, and it is rich in citral, which gives it a fresh lemony scent. In cosmetics it is used mainly as a natural fragrance and aroma component rather than for any structural role in the formula. Because it is a citral-rich essential oil, it is a known fragrance allergen and is typically used at low levels.

What does Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil do in skincare?

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is an essential oil used mainly as a natural fragrance for its fresh, lemony aroma. It is added to scent products rather than to perform a structural role in the formula. Because it is rich in citral, a little goes a long way.

Is Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil safe?

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is used as a natural fragrance, but because it is rich in citral it is a known fragrance allergen and is typically used at low levels. People with sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin may want to avoid it or patch test first. Essential oils can also increase sensitivity in some individuals, so follow the product guidance.

Is Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil natural or synthetic?

It is natural. It is an essential oil obtained from the fruit of the Litsea cubeba tree. Being a botanical extract, its exact composition can vary with the source material.

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