Bay laurel Oil Unrefined 50 g

Why Bay Laurel Oil Deserves a Place in Your Formulation Bench

Bay laurel oil unrefined is cold-pressed from the berries of the bay laurel tree, preserving a rich natural composition that includes cineole, linalool and beneficial fatty acids. This product belongs to the Butters category, which brings together solid plant-based fats widely used in skincare, haircare, candle making and household chemical production. The 50 gram size is well suited for home cosmetic making and small trial batches, allowing formulators to test the ingredient before committing to larger production runs.

One of the most searched applications for bay laurel oil worldwide is scalp care and hair strengthening. Formulators value it for its ability to stimulate blood circulation, which makes it a popular addition to anti-hair-loss masks and dandruff treatments. In dermatological formulations, the oil is often included in balms designed for irritated or problematic skin, while aromatherapy practitioners use it as a base for massage blends thanks to its distinctive spicy, warm aroma. Beyond personal care, bay laurel oil is also used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, and it appears in traditional soap and candle recipes, where it lends a characteristic spicy note to finished products.

The product is solid at room temperature and melts gently with light heating. It should be introduced into formulations during the oil phase at around 40-50 degrees Celsius, with recommended usage rates between 3 and 10 percent depending on the intended purpose. Bay laurel oil blends well with other plant-based fats - for instance, it pairs nicely with Coconut Oil Refined, which softens the overall texture, or with Unrefined Cocoa Butter, adding richness and firmness to the finished blend. For more advanced restorative formulations, Brakshun (Stone Oil) can serve as an interesting mineral-rich addition, traditionally valued in regenerating skin treatments.

Store bay laurel oil in a tightly sealed container away from direct sunlight, at room temperature or in a cool place. Proper storage helps the product retain its properties over an extended period. Before using it in your own formulations, a patch test on a small area of skin is recommended to rule out individual sensitivity.

Spicy Scalp Recovery Balm

Bay laurel oil unrefined 15 g

Coconut oil refined 20 g

Unrefined cocoa butter 10 g

Rosemary essential oil 5 drops

Melt the cocoa butter and coconut oil together in a double boiler at around 45 degrees Celsius until fully combined, then remove from heat and stir in the bay laurel oil until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform. Allow the blend to cool slightly before adding the rosemary essential oil and stirring once more. Pour the finished mixture into a small jar and let it set at room temperature for several hours. Apply the balm to the scalp with gentle massaging motions about an hour before washing hair, twice a week.