Description
Laurel Berry Oil | Skin, Hair & Soap Making
Laurel berry oil is a thick, aromatic fruit oil best known for its role in traditional Aleppo soap. Made from the ripe berries of Laurus nobilis, it has a dark olive-green color and a strong, spicy bay scent. Use it in soap and balm formulations, or blend a small amount with a lighter oil for pre-wash hair care.
Benefits and uses
- Thick fruit oil for soaps, balms and pre-wash hair blends.
- Strong, spicy bay aroma and dark olive-green color.
- 100% Laurus nobilis fruit oil; distinct from leaf essential oil.
Details
| Botanical name | Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Syria, Hatay (Turkey) |
| Part used | Ripe berries |
| Texture | Thick, soft-solid when cool |
| Ingredients | 100% Laurus nobilis fruit oil |
How to use laurel berry oil
- Soap: use in cold-process soap, as in traditional Aleppo soap.
- Hair: mix a few drops with a lighter oil and work through the lengths before washing.
- Balms: add to balms for its colour and bay scent.
Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Keep away from the eyes. Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed. If it turns solid in the cold, stand the bottle in warm water.
Frequently asked questions
Is laurel berry oil the same as bay leaf essential oil?
No. Bay leaf essential oil is distilled from the leaves. Laurel berry oil comes from the fruit and is a thick, fatty oil.
Why has it gone solid?
It turns soft-solid below about 21°C (70°F). Warm it gently and it will melt.
What is Aleppo soap?
A traditional soap from Syria made with olive oil and laurel berry oil.
Read where laurel berry oil comes from and how it is made.
For external use only. Patch test before first use, avoid the eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
Which laurel oil is used for Aleppo soap?
Traditional Aleppo soap uses laurel berry fruit oil alongside olive oil. This is a fatty fruit oil, not the concentrated essential oil distilled from bay leaves.
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