Description
What is May Chang Essential Oil?
May Chang Essential Oil has an intensely fresh, lemon-like aroma with a light fruity nuance. The scent is long-lasting and distinctly citrus, and is often used in perfumes and air fresheners where the citrus note should not fade quickly. The Latin name is Litsea Cubeba, also known as Tropical Verbena. The oil comes from a small tree from Southeast Asia, mainly China, that bears small pepper-like berries from which the oil is extracted.
Scent family: Citrus · Note: Top note
Top notes give the first impression of a blend, fresh and lively, and evaporate relatively quickly. May Chang is an exceptionally long-lasting top note, which makes it popular for keeping the citrus note present longer in perfumes and aroma blends.
May Chang naturally contains a high percentage of citral, often 70 to 85 percent, which is responsible for the powerful lemon aroma and pronounced effect. Unlike citrus oils, May Chang does not come from the citrus family but from the laurel family.
May Chang blends beautifully with other citrus oils like bergamot, mandarin and pink grapefruit, with floral oils like lavender and geranium, and with woody oils like cedarwood and sandalwood. A versatile top note in perfume and aromatherapy.
How is May Chang Essential Oil made?
May Chang is obtained through steam distillation of the small, pepper-like fruits of the Litsea Cubeba plant. This process releases the volatile aroma molecules, with citral being the main component.
Because May Chang is not a citrus oil and is not extracted from citrus peel, the oil contains no furocoumarins and is therefore not phototoxic. However, the oil is potent and requires careful dosing due to the high citral content.
Benefits of May Chang Essential Oil
Long-lasting fresh citrus aroma
May Chang has a more intense and longer-lasting lemon aroma than most citrus oils. An ideal choice if you want to extend the citrus note in a blend, especially useful in products and perfumes where citrus evaporates quickly.
Works uplifting and energizing
The fresh aroma of May Chang works invigorating on the mind and is appreciated in morning rituals, focus blends and sports massage oils.
Not phototoxic
Unlike many citrus oils, May Chang is not phototoxic and can therefore be used in day care without sun restriction, provided within the working dosage.
Cheaper alternative for citrus top notes in perfume
May Chang is a popular choice in natural perfumery because it provides a strong and long-lasting citrus aroma at lower costs than many other citrus oils.
Refreshing in air fresheners and cleaning blends
The powerful citrus scent makes May Chang a beloved choice in homemade air fresheners and cleaning products.
How to use May Chang Essential Oil?
Always dilute essential oil in a carrier oil or butter when using on the skin. For homemade care products we recommend a working dosage of 1 percent (1 gram per 100 grams of product). May Chang is a fairly strong oil due to the high citral content, so the 1 percent guideline is extra important to prevent irritation. Read the explanation below for more information. Suitable carriers are for example Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Shea Butter.
In a diffuser
Add 3 to 5 drops to an aroma diffuser for a vibrant citrus atmosphere. Combine with Pink Grapefruit and Mandarin for an uplifting morning blend.
In a DIY perfume
May Chang works as a top note or enhancement of existing citrus top notes in perfume blends. The oil helps keep the citrus aroma present longer.
In air fresheners and linen spray
The powerful citrus scent makes May Chang ideal for homemade air fresheners and linen spray. Combine with a solvent and water for a simple spray.
In a sports or energy massage oil
Combine May Chang with peppermint or rosemary in a carrier oil for an invigorating massage oil after sports.
In cleaning blends
The degreasing citrus effect makes May Chang a nice addition to homemade cleaning products.
Tips when using May Chang Essential Oil
- Store the oil in a cool, dark place. Citral-rich oils oxidize faster than other essential oils, so proper storage is important.
- Always close the bottle tightly after use.
- Test first on a small piece of skin before using the oil for the first time. May Chang can cause irritation with sensitive skin or at high dosages.
- Always work with grams and percentages, not with drops.
Precautions and side effects
May Chang Essential Oil is not phototoxic and can therefore be used without restriction for sunlight. However, the oil can cause irritation at high dosages or with sensitive skin, especially due to the high citral content. Always use diluted, never pure on the skin.
Our practical working dosage: 1 percent
For homemade care products we recommend a dosage of 1 percent (1 gram per 100 grams of product). May Chang naturally contains allergens such as citral, citronellol and geraniol. When you combine multiple essential oils in one recipe, these allergens stack up and you can quickly exceed the legal allergen limits. A working dosage of 1 percent gives you the space to use multiple oils in one recipe without going over those limits.
For products that you rinse off, such as soap, shower gel or shampoo, more generous maxima apply because the oil does not remain on the skin.
Not recommended for use during pregnancy without consultation with an expert. Keep out of reach of children. When in doubt or with sensitive skin, always test first on a small spot and wait 24 hours before using on larger surfaces.
Cruelty free
Vegan
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Usage
Usage instructions
For use in aroma diffuser or for the preparation of cosmetics and care products. Add to oil phase. Recommended dosage < 0.8%.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant, breastfeeding or using medication? Always consult your doctor before use. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Not intended for ingestion. Use only diluted on the skin.
Shelf life (from production date)
21 months
Ingredients
Ingredients
May Chang Essential Oil
INCI
Litsea Cubeba Oil
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Manufacturer
Natural Heroes B.V., Rijnzathe 6, 3454 PV Utrecht, Nederland, support@naturalheroes.nl
FAQ
Wat is May Chang Etherische Olie en waar komt het vandaan?
May Chang Etherische Olie wordt gewonnen uit de peperachtige besjes van de Litsea Cubeba plant, een klein boompje uit Zuidoost Azië, vooral uit China. De olie heeft een intens fris, citroenachtig aroma met een lichte fruitige nuance en behoort tot de citrusgeurfamilie.
Hoe wordt May Chang Etherische Olie gemaakt?
May Chang wordt gewonnen door middel van stoomdestillatie van de kleine vruchtjes van de Litsea Cubeba plant, waarbij de vluchtige aromamoleculen vrijkomen. Het hoofdbestanddeel is citral, dat verantwoordelijk is voor het krachtige citroenaroma.
Wat is het citralgehalte van May Chang?
May Chang bevat van nature een hoog percentage citral, meestal tussen de 70 tot 85 procent, wat verantwoordelijk is voor het krachtige citroenaroma en de uitgesproken werking.
Is May Chang Etherische Olie fototoxisch?
Nee, May Chang is niet fototoxisch. Anders dan veel citrusoliën bevat het geen furocoumarines en kan het dus zonder zonbeperking in dagverzorging worden gebruikt, mits binnen de aanbevolen dosering.
Wat is de aanbevolen dosering van May Chang Etherische Olie?
Voor zelfgemaakte verzorgingsproducten wordt een werkdosering van 1 procent aanbevolen, oftewel 1 gram per 100 gram product. May Chang is een sterke olie vanwege het hoge citralgehalte, dus zorgvuldige dosering is belangrijk.
Hoe gebruik ik May Chang in een aromadiffuser?
Doe 3 tot 5 druppels May Chang in een aroma diffuser voor een levendige citrussfeer. Je kunt het combineren met andere oliën zoals Pink Grapefruit en Mandarijn voor een opbeurende ochtendblend.
Hoe verdun ik May Chang Etherische Olie voor gebruik op de huid?
Verdun etherische olie bij gebruik op de huid altijd in een draagolie of boter, zoals Jojoba Olie, Zoete Amandelolie of Shea Butter. Gebruik de aanbevolen dosering van 1 procent om irritatie te voorkomen.
Waarmee kan ik May Chang Etherische Olie mengen in blends?
May Chang blendt prachtig met andere citrusoliën zoals bergamot, mandarijn en pink grapefruit, met bloemige oliën zoals lavendel en geranium, en met houtige oliën zoals cederhout en sandelhout.
Kan May Chang irritatie veroorzaken?
May Chang kan irritatie geven bij hoge doseringen of bij gevoelige huid vanwege het hoge citralgehalte. Test eerst op een klein stukje huid en gebruik altijd verdund, nooit puur op de huid.
Hoe bewaar ik May Chang Etherische Olie?
Bewaar de olie op een koele, donkere plek en sluit de fles na gebruik altijd goed af. Citralrijke oliën oxideren sneller dan andere etherische oliën, dus goede bewaring is belangrijk.
