Bay Leaf Essential Oil (Bay Rum)

Bay Leaf Essential Oil
INCI name: Pimenta Racemosa (Bay Leaf Essential Oil)
Country of Origin: India
Aroma: Fruity, herbaceous, camphor-like

100% Pure, no dilutants or carriers added
Non-GMO
Not tested on animals
Irradiation free

Packaging: Pails, plastic jugs, amber glass bottles
Applications: Skincare, Hair Care, Soaps

IFRA attached for usage guidelines.

Benefits: pain relief, easing muscle aches, boosts immunity, astringent, sedative, stimulant

Bay Leaf essential oil is also called Bay Rum Essential Oil and should not to be confused with Bay Laurel Oil. Bay Leaf essential oil comes from the Bay Rum tree and has long been used as a wound treatment, having natural antibiotic and antimicrobial properties.  Bay Leaf has a camphorous aroma with notes of herbs and a light fruit additive.

Bay Leaf essential oil would be an excellent addition to salves, balms and acne treatment products. You can add Bay at a small percentage, 1% or so, and still reap all the benefits. Bay Leaf essential oil is a natural astringent, which means it is effective a combatting sebum production without drying out the skin. Bay Leaf would go great with Juniper, Rosemary, Myrrh and Frankincense in an Organic Witch Hazel spray.

Bay Leaf essential oil also helps to relieve muscle aches and soreness.  We carry pure Magnesium Flakes and Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom) Salts. Create a bath soak blend using these two, add in a hydration oil like Oregon Hazelnut oil, and a powerful essential oil blend of Bay Leaf, Lavender, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, and Rosemary. You could even add some Bentonite Clay to pull out impurities.

If you’re adding shampoo and conditioner treatments to you line this year, Bay Leaf essential oil is a good one to add. Bay Leaf helps to cleanse the scalp of oil and buildup. Bay Leaf is also said to help boost hair growth and to strengthen fine, damaged hair. Incorporate this with Organic Black Seed Oil, Organic Baobab Oil and Daikon Seed Extract. Bay Leaf Essential Oil is also said to help reduce dandruff and reduce itchiness.

Bay Leaf oil is said to have to strong anti-bacterial properties, which makes it an excellent addition to soap bars and hand soap. The lovely herbaceous scent would make this an excellent gardener’s bar.

Bay Leaf essential oil has also been traditionally used to repel bugs and insects. This is a more expensive essential oil, so add this in at around 1% to your dish soap, spray cleanser, or diffuser blend to help repel flies and insects.

Bay Leaf Essential oil blends well with bergamot, cedar, blood orange, lemon, eucalyptus, cornmint, juniper, cypress, white thyme, rosemary, coriander, basil, lavender

Essential oils are sold in 0.5-ounce amber glass, 1-ounce amber glass with dropper, 4-ounce amber glass, 8-ounce amber glass, 16-ounce amber glass, 5-pound and 10-pound sizes. For 25-pounds or larger, please email us at orders@shayandcompany.com.

Do not apply directly to skin. Most essential oils are not designed to be applied directly, rather they are designed to be mixed with a carrier oil such as our organic sunflower or organic jojoba oils.  Always perform a small patch test when applying to skin.

Do not take internally unless you are licensed to apply them as such.

This information is for reference only. These recommendations have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not meant to treat, cure or remedy any diseases.