cubeba oil
binomial name: may chang
steam-distilled from the fruit of the litsea cubeba plant, most often produced in asian countries, the root and stem of the plant are often used in chinese medicine, while the essential oil is known for its antiseptic and antibiotic properties.
benefit: sometimes referred to as "mountain pepper" due to it antimicrobial properties, cubeba oil is easily blended with other oils or used on its own to treat oily, problematic and acne prone skin. with a strong, lemony aroma, it is often used in soaps, lotions and fragrance and has an uplifting, mood-enhancing benefit.