Laurel oil, unrefined 10 g

Bay laurel oil is characterized by a rich composition of essential fatty acids, which is why it is rightly considered an excellent source of vitamins for the skin. In addition, laurel oil successfully protects the skin from the effects of aggressive environment. Such natural properties determine a wide range of applications of laurel oil in cosmetology.

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Chemical Composition :

May contain up to 5-10% essential oil.

The composition of sterols is similar to olive oil, with beta-sitosterol predominating (84%).

 Action :

Astringent, stimulating, antiseptic, disinfectant, analgesic, antitoxic, anticonvulsant, antirheumatic and sedative, increases blood circulation.

Cosmetic use

Laurel oil is a natural defense against the effects of aggressive ecology and a source of vitamins for the skin. It nourishes, softens, refreshes and cleanses the skin, acting as an antiseptic. Especially recommended for sensitive and damaged skin. It is used to care for oily, problem skin, as a deodorant, as a natural antiseptic and sunscreen (has sun protection properties).

Properties:

• Nourishing and emollient.
• Restores the hydrolipidic barrier.
• Helps to eliminate acne.
• Strengthens brittle and split hair.
• Stops hair loss and stimulates hair growth, gives shine and silkiness.
• Gets rid of dandruff.
• Accelerates capillary blood circulation
• Has an anti-cellulite effect (massage mixed with sesame oil).
   

Indications:

• acne
• eczema
• milk crusts
• dry or oily skin
• irritated skin
• damaged lipid layer
• mycoses
• psoriasis

Medicinal use: used in folk medicine for rubbing for rheumatism, paralysis, colds, tumors, scabies, cramps. It helps with liver pain, ear pain, headaches. But in modern scientific medicine laurel oil is used only as a component of anti-rheumatic ointments.

It has been experimentally proved that the fatty oil of laurel fruit can be used in medical practice as a base for making candles and balls instead of cocoa butter. Crushed fruits and fatty oil of laurel are included in some ointments, such as “bean” ointment, which is used against scabies mites, rheumatic pains, spasms, neuralgia. The oil is used to treat earache, bruises, sprains, atonic ulcers, abscesses and tumors (in the latter case - for massage), skin rashes of various origins, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, for muscle pain, sprains and sprains.

Culpepper: the oil eliminates bruises from bruises, falls, etc., by resorbing the congealed blood in them.

Applications:

• therapeutic ointments and creams (in combination with rosemary, an ointment for sore muscles)
• moisturizers
• sunscreens
• hair products
• soap (used in the preparation of traditional Aleppo soap).

Storage: in a tightly closed dark container not exceeding +18 ° C.