Laurel Leaf (Bay Laurel) Essential Oil
A warm, herbal EO excellent for use on acneic skin, red and inflamed skin, wound healing and in hair care products designed to help combat dandruff and scalp dermatitis.
Laurel Leaf (also called Bay Laurel) Essential Oil
CTFA Name: Laurel Leaf or Bay Laurel Essential Oil
INCI name: Laurus Nobilis
Country of Origin: Greece
Aroma: Strong, sweet-spicy, camphoraceous, clove-like with floral notes
Packaging: HDPE Jugs, amber glass bottles
Applications: Skincare, soap making, aromatherapy
100% Pure, no dilutants or carriers added
Non-GMO
Not tested on animals
Irradiation free
IFRA attached for usage guidelines
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
Benefits: inspiration, encourages confidence, expectorant, helps combat colds when diffused, antiseptic, antibacterial, odor neutralizing
Laurel Leaf is also referred to as Bay Laurel essential oil. This is not the same as Bay Essential Oil. Laurel Leaf/Bay Laurel come from the Laurus Nobilis tree; Bay essential oil comes from Pimenta Racemosa.
Laurel Leaf essential oil is an excellent oil to use in skincare products targeting acneic skin, red and inflamed skin, wound healing and in hair care products designed to help combat dandruff and scalp dermatitis. Laurel Leaf is naturally antibacterial which makes it powerful for these types of products.
Laurel Leaf is a very strong essential oil which means that you can use in much smaller amounts and still have it be very effective. We recommend keeping your usage at 0.5% or less for topical products. This same antibacterial and antifungal properties make it an excellent choice for healing remedies. If you’re creating a salve or cream meant to go on dry, damaged, skin, especially for individuals experiencing wounds and sores, adding Laurel Leaf Essential Oil can help reduce the symptoms and heal the skin.
Laurel Leaf Essential oil is great for hair care products! You can use this in the small amount (0.5% or less) and have effective levels to help combat dandruff and to help prevent hair loss.
Are you looking to create massage products or a massage candle this year? Incorporate Laurel Leaf! It is tree product so it will burn in candles, but more importantly when used in the massage the laurel leaf essential oil creates a sense of relaxation.
Laurel Leaf blends well with eucalyptus, orange, coriander, juniper, rosemary, cedarwood, lemon, bergamot, and ylang ylang.
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 [email protected].
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.
- CTFA name
- Laurel Leaf or Bay Laurel Essential Oil
- INCI Name
- Laurus Nobilis
- METHOD OF EXTRACTION
- Steam Distilled
- PLANT PART USED
- Leaf
- COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
- Greece
- CAS no
- 84603-73-6/ 8002-41-3
- FLASH POINT
- 48°C/118.4°F
- BOILING POINT
- n/a
- COLOR
- Colorless to pale yellow
- AROMA
- Strong, sweet-spicy, camphoraceous, clove-like with floral notes
- SKU
- 98401-79
What can Laurel Leaf (Bay Laurel) Essential Oil be used in?
- HAIR CARE
- Essential Oils
- ESSENTIAL OILS
- Candle Safe
- Hair Benefits
- Herbs
- Skin Benefits
- CANDLE SUPPLIES
- Essential Oils for Candles
- SKINCARE INGREDIENTS
How to store Laurel Leaf (Bay Laurel) Essential Oil
Short term: air-tight container, dark location, cool room temperature.
Long term: remove air to delay oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life. See lot-specific C of A for best-by date.
Is this product food grade?
Not all personal care ingredients are designed to be used internally. It is the buyer's obligation to determine internal safety of each ingredient. All ingredients supplied by Shay & Company are of food quality and handled in an FDA registered facility, but we are not a food or supplement certified facility.
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