Litsea Lemon Fruit Hydrosol (May Chang): Energy and freshness for the skin, breathing and emotional well-being

Litsea cubeba hydrosol, also called May Chang, is obtained by gentle distillation of the fruits of this exotic tree. Sought after for its purifying, energizing and soothing properties, it is a valuable ally for brightening the complexion, supporting light breathing and promoting inner serenity.

INCI: Litsea Cubeba Fruit Water

An exotic treasure with a lemony and invigorating scent

Lemon verbena, sometimes called "exotic verbena", seduces with its fresh and lemony aroma. Its hydrosol, less powerful than the essential oil, offers perfect care to purify the skin, stimulate vitality and soothe everyday tensions.

Lemony litsea: freshness and natural balance

Thanks to its richness in citrals and geraniol, this hydrosol purifies and tones the epidermis, while establishing a climate of mental and emotional freshness. It is also appreciated for its gentle action which helps support breathing in case of slight seasonal discomforts.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Litsea cubeba
• Part used: Fruits
• Other names: May Chang, exotic verbena
• Names in other languages: May Chang (English), exotic Verbene (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Litsea Cubeba Fruit Water

Benefits of Lemon Litsea Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Purifies and brightens dull or combination skin.
• Helps tighten pores and control excess sebum.

For health:

• Supports light breathing thanks to its lemony and fresh notes.
• Helps to soothe minor discomforts during the winter period.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the solar chakra, it stimulates mental clarity and self-confidence.
• Brings a feeling of cheerfulness and lightness, in case of fatigue or stress.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Energizing Lotion: Spray on the face for a toning and refreshing effect, morning and evening.
• Rebalancing treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a targeted massage on oily areas.

For health:

• Gentle inhalation: Dilute one tablespoon in warm water and inhale to clear the airways.
• Tonic Spray: Spray into the air to purify the atmosphere and infuse a note of energy.

Emotional well-being:

• Optimism Diffuser: Use as a room mist to brighten the mood and combat gloom.
• Revitalizing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to bath water for a moment of scented freshness and dynamism.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Hydrosols for Vitality and Clarity by Lydia Bosson: A guide to tonic hydrosols, including lemongrass.
2. Plants with lemony notes and well-being by Michel Pierre: A practical work on lemony plants for the skin and breathing.
3. Subtle aromatherapy: energy and joy of living by Danièle Festy: A reference for emotional balance thanks to aromatic plants.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

*Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.