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LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF OIL

Last update on Jul 3, 2025

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil is an essential oil with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and skin soothing properties. It helps combat acne and breakouts, including blackheads. It is rich in compounds that help fight free radicals and slow down skin aging. Also known as Bay Leaf Oil, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil produces astringent effects that help tighten pores and regulate excess sebum. This ingredient is also potent against dandruff when used in hair care products. Its fresh and light aroma adds to the fragrance of cosmetic products. As an essential oil, it should only be used at very low concentrations to ensure safety.

CAS Number: 8007-48-5 / 84603-73-6Chem/IUPAC Name: Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil EINECS/ELINCS No: - / 283-272-5COSING REF No: 85980

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LAUREL (Biolandes)

by Biolandes

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LAUREL ESSENTIAL OIL

by Bela Vizago Nature

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Laurel Leave Oil, ORGANIC

by SanaBio

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What is LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF OIL used for?

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil has many uses in the skin care and hair care industry. This essential oil is potent in extremely low concentrations and produces beautiful results.

Skin care: Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil is an antioxidant that fights oxidative stress to prevent premature aging of the skin. It also combats the acne bacteria present on the surface of the skin and prevents breakouts. Further, this essential oil is soothing and anti-inflammatory. Its astringent effect helps tighten pores and results in youthful, glowing skin. Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil can be found in anti-aging creams, facial cleansers, and soothing balms.

Hair care: Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil has anti-dandruff properties that help reduce flakiness and scalp irritation. It also improves blood circulation to the scalp, supporting healthy hair growth. This oil is added to shampoos, hair oils, and scalp treatments.

 

Origin

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil is extracted through steam distillation of fresh or dried bay leaves. The leaves are first harvested and dried. They are then put in the steam distillation chamber which releases the essential oil from the leaves. This oil is condensed and collected. It is then purified for use in cosmetics.

What does LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF OIL do in a formulation?

CLEANSING|
SOOTHING|
ANTIOXIDANT|
ANTIMICROBIAL|
ANTIDANDRUFF|
ASTRINGENT|
PERFUMING

Safety Profile

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil is an ingredient to be used with extreme caution. It has been reported to cause skin irritation in concentrations as low as 1%. This essential oil should be avoided by pregnant women, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil can be used safely when diluted up to very low concentrations of 0.1%. Patch testing is necessary to ensure no adverse reaction occurs.

LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF OIL technical profile

PropertyValues

pH

Neutral

Solubility

Insoluble in water

Viscosity

Low

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