Also known as exotic verbena or litsea, this essential oil is highly valued in modern cosmetics for its soft lemony scent and gourmand floral tone. Its profile is rounder and warmer than pure lemon, bringing freshness, brightness, and fruity softness to wellness formulas, body care, and relaxing natural perfumes. It’s ideal for “positive” wellness ranges, inspired by lightness and vitality.

Properties (indications)

• Calming & sensory balancing
• Soft lemony anti-stress note (olfactory use)
• Gentle atmospheric purifying
• Natural deodorizing

Applications

• “Positivity & calm” wellness mists & sprays
• Relaxing body care oils
• Combination skin care (low dose)
• Fresh botanical deodorants
• Lemony wellness shower gels
• Natural lemon-floral perfumes

Formulation integration

• Indicative dosage: 0.05% to 1%
• Synergies: lemongrass, lemon, bergamot, lavender, palmarosa, rose geranium, ylang-ylang
• Carriers: vegetable oils, cleansing bases, perfume alcohol, hydrosols

Precautions

• Less photosensitizing than pressed citrus but caution with sun exposure
• Recommended dilution
• Patch test advised