{"product_id":"may-chang-etherische-olie","title":"May Chang Essential Olie","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is May Chang Essential Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay Chang Essential Oil has an intensely fresh, lemony aroma with a slight fruity nuance. The scent is long-lasting and distinctly citrus, and is often used in perfumes and air fresheners where the citrus whiff should not evaporate quickly. The Latin name is \u003cem\u003eLitsea Cubeba\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as Tropical Verbena. The oil comes from a small tree from Southeast Asia, mainly China, that bears small peppery berries from which the oil is extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fef3e2; padding: 16px 20px; border-left: 3px solid #e8a857; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus  ·  \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eTop 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 her popular for keeping the citrus touch present longer in perfumes and aroma blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay Chang blends beautifully with other citrus oils such as bergamot, mandarin and pink grapefruit, with floral oils such as lavender and geranium, and with woody oils such as cedarwood and sandalwood. A versatile top note in perfume and aromatherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is May Chang Essential Oil made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay Chang is extracted by steam distillation of the small, peppery fruits of the Litsea Cubeba plant. This process releases the volatile aroma molecules, with citral being the main component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause May Chang is not a citrus oil and is not extracted from a citrus peel, the oil does not contain furocoumarins and is therefore not phototoxic. However, the oil is powerful and requires careful dosing due to its high citral content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of May Chang Essential Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting fresh citrus aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay Chang has a more intense and long-lasting lemon aroma than most citrus oils. An ideal choice if you want to extend the citrus nap in a blend, especially useful in products and perfumes where citrus evaporates quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas an uplifting and energetic effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay Chang's fresh aroma has an invigorating effect on the mind and is appreciated in morning rituals, focus blends and sports massage oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-phototoxic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike many citrus oils, May Chang is not phototoxic and can therefore be used in day care without sun restriction, provided that it is within the working dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheaper alternative to citrus topnotes in perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay Chang is a popular choice in natural perfumery because it provides a strong and long-lasting citrus aroma at a lower cost than many other citrus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefreshing in air fresheners and cleaning blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe powerful citrus scent makes May Chang a popular choice in homemade air fresheners and cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use May Chang Essential Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using on the skin, always dilute essential oil in a carrier oil or butter. For homemade care, we recommend a working dose of 1 percent (1 gram per 100 grams of product). May Chang is a fairly strong oil due to its high citral content, so the 1 percent guideline is extra important to avoid irritation. Read the explanation below for more information. Suitable carriers are, for example, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/jojoba-olie-biologisch-koudgeperst\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJojoba Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/zoete-amandelolie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZoete Amandelolie\u003c\/a\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/shea-butter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShea Butter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut 3 to 5 drops in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/diffuser\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earoma diffuser\u003c\/a\u003e for a lively citrus atmosphere. Combine with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/pink-grapefruit-essentiele-olie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePink Grapefruit\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalheroes.nl\/products\/mandarijn-essentiele-olie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMandarin\u003c\/a\u003e for an uplifting morning blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a DIY perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay Chang works as a top note or enhancement of existing citrus top notes in perfume blends. The oil helps to keep the citrus aroma present for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn air fresheners and linen spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe powerful citrus scent makes May Chang ideal for homemade air fresheners and linen spray. Combine with a solvent and water for a simple spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a sports or energy massage oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine May Chang with peppermint or rosemary in a carrier oil for an invigorating massage oil after exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cleaning blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe degreasing citrus effect makes May Chang a fine addition to homemade cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for using May Chang Essential Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the oil in a cool, dark place. Citral-rich oils oxidize faster than other essential oils, so proper storage is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways close the bottle tightly after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest on a small area of skin before using the oil for the first time. May Chang can cause irritation with sensitive skin or at high doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways work with grams and percentages, not drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoints of attention and side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay Chang Essential Oil is not phototoxic and can therefore be used for sunlight without restriction. However, the oil can cause irritation at high doses or in sensitive skin, especially because of its high citral content. Always use diluted, never pure on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur practical working dose: 1 percent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor homemade care, 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 accumulate and you can quickly exceed the legal allergen limits. A working dose of 1 percent gives you the space to use multiple oils in one recipe without going over those limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor products that you rinse off, such as soap, shower gel or shampoo, longer maximums apply because the oil does not remain on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot 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 on a small area first and wait 24 hours before using it on larger areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":53165534052695,"sku":"MACHEO-NH-1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ml","offer_id":53165534085463,"sku":"MACHEO-NH-2","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/5214\/4215\/files\/266-bottle-b-10-1KSQ-sRGB.png?v=1774934768","url":"https:\/\/alhalalcosmetics.nl\/en-nl\/products\/may-chang-etheric-olie","provider":"Halal Cosmetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}