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Laurel Berry Carrier Oil Organic

Laurus nobilis

ANCIENT PURIFYING HYGIENE PRODUCT. A HIGHLY THERAPEUTIC, AROMATIC FRUIT OIL TRADITIONALLY USED FOR PROBLEMATIC, ATOPIC, AND ACNE-PRONE SKIN. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS ALEPPO SOAP. POWERFUL ANTISEPTIC, ANTIBACTERIAL, AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY QUALITIES NATURALLY ENRICHED WITH 1% TO 3% ESSENTIAL OILS. SOOTHES JOINT AND MUSCLE DISCOMFORT, RESTORES THE SKIN'S NATURAL HYDROLIPIDIC FILM, AND NURTURES DRY, CRACKED HORSE HOOVES. MUST BE DILUTED BEFORE USE.

IDENTIFICATION

  • INCI Name: Laurus nobilis Fruit (pulp) oil
  • Synonyms: Pure Laurel Butter, Laurel Fruit Oil, Beurre de Laurier, Zeit el Ghar, Zeit Ghar
  • CAS Number: 8007-48-5
  • SKU Code: [Leave blank for custom Shopify SKU]
  • Extraction Method: Traditional Hot-Water Flotation / Aqueous extraction of the fruit's flesh (pulp)
  • Parts Used: Berries Pulp (Mesocarp / fleshy part) without the seeds
  • Origin: Turkey
  • Common Names: Laurel berry carrier oil, Laurel fruit oil, Laurel butter, Zeit el ghar, Zeit ghar
  • Appearance: Pale green to dark brown/olive-green. Thick, opaque oil that can become semi-solid or solid at cool temperatures.
  • Odour: Characteristic of laurel; powerful, aromatic, peppery, and fresh.
  • Quality: 100% pure and natural unrefined carrier oil. For external, cosmetic, and skin/hair care uses.

COMPOSITION & FATTY ACID PROFILE

  • Lauric Acid (C12:0): 21.70% (Imparts high cleansing and foaming properties in saponification)
  • Myristic Acid (C14:0): 1.10%
  • Palmitic Acid (C16:0): 14.50%
  • Stearic Acid (C18:0): 1.20%
  • Oleic Acid (Omega-9): 35.80% (Provides deep hydration and barrier protection)
  • Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): 23.20% (Supports skin barrier function and calms inflammation)
  • Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3): 1.10%
  • Natural Essential Oil Content: Contains 1% to 3% natural essential oils (primarily comprising ~15% Eucalyptol / 1,8-Cineole, ~30% β-Ocimene, and ~6% β-Elemene), which provide its unique antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool place. Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Note on Temperature: Laurel berry oil naturally solidifies or becomes semi-solid at cooler room temperatures (similar to coconut or olive oil). If it solidifies, simply place your bottle under hot running water for a few minutes or place the entire bottle in a warm water bowl for 15–20 minutes, shaking occasionally, until it returns to a fluid, pourable state.

SHORT DESCRIPTION & INTERESTING FACTS

  • An Ancestral Tradition: The extraction of pure Laurel Berry oil for skincare, hygiene, and body care is an ancient tradition native to rural village cooperatives across Turkey, Syria, and Greece.
  • The Soul of Aleppo Soap: Laurel berry carrier oil is the defining ingredient of the legendary Aleppo soap from Syria. Alongside Castile soap and African Black soap, Aleppo soap is one of the earliest recorded pure vegetable soaps in human history.
  • A Real Fruit Pulp Oil: Unlike cheap macerated infusions made by steeping bay leaves in a cheap base oil, this is a 100% pure, unrefined, fixed carrier oil mechanically extracted from the fleshy fruit pulp of the berries (with the seeds removed, as laurel seed oil is not authorized for cosmetic use).
  • Naturally Rich and Non-Greasy: Although this aromatic green oil is highly rich and penetrates the skin slowly to provide deep barrier relief, it does not leave a greasy or sticky residue behind.

KEY PROPERTIES & BENEFITS

For Skin & Hair Care:
  • Antibacterial & Antiseptic: Deeply sanitizes, cleanses, and purifies acne-prone, oily, and blemish-prone skin.
  • Restorative & Hydrating: Protects the skin from drying out, preserves the hydrolipidic film, and helps restore damaged skin barrier tissue.
  • Astringent & Calming: Visibly tightens pores, calms redness, and relieves severe itchiness, dry flakiness, and skin irritation.
  • Scalp & Hair Vitality: Purifies the scalp to eliminate dandruff, controls excess sebum, strengthens fragile hair fibers, and acts as a natural lice repellent.
For Mind & Wellbeing:
  • Soothing Muscle & Joint Care: Highly recommended for warming massages to relieve stiff joints, arthritic discomfort, sprained muscles, and physical fatigue.
  • Emotional Relaxation: Its fresh, peppery aroma has a grounding, de-stressing, and calming effect on the nervous system.
  • Digestive Massage Base: Traditionally massaged onto the abdomen to stimulate tired systems or soothe digestive discomfort.

HOW TO USE

  • Do Not Apply Pure: Laurel berry carrier oil is extremely potent and should not be applied undiluted over large areas of the skin or scalp.
  • Targeted Application (Maximum 40% to 50% Dilution): For concentrated use on minor skin infections, blemishes, or localized irritations, dilute with another gentle carrier oil (such as Jojoba, Argan, or Rosehip) at a 40% to 50% ratio.
  • Daily Face & Body Care (Suggested 10% to 20% Dilution): For dry, sensitive, or atopic skin, dilute to about 20% in a protective base such as Shea Butter, Sweet Almond oil, or Macadamia oil.
  • Scalp & Hair Treatments: Add a few drops of Laurel Berry oil directly to your standard shampoo or conditioner base for oily hair or dandruff care.
  • Warm Massages: Dilute with a soothing carrier oil like Arnica or Sesame and apply to areas with joint stiffness or muscle aches.

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS

1. IN COSMETICS & SKINCARE
  • Problematic & Sensitive Skin Care: Formulate into healing facial creams, hydrating barrier serums, or protective lotions for dry, eczema-prone, or atopic skins.
  • Deep Cleansing & Purifying Masks: Combine with natural green clay and balancing oils to deep-cleanse acne-prone skin and draw out impurities.
  • Aftershave Balms: Use in formulations to soothe razor burn, calm small cuts, and sanitize shaved skin.
  • Nail & Foot Treatments: Incorporate into anti-fungal foot creams, nail-strengthening oils, and targeted formulations for athlete's foot.
2. IN WELLBEING & AROMATHERAPY
  • Joint & Muscle Massages: Blend with comforting oils and warming essential oils for relieving muscle spasms and joint discomfort.
  • Decongesting Bath Salts: Combine a small amount of Laurel Berry oil with Epsom salts for a purifying, relaxing, and muscle-relaxing bath.
  • Purifying First-Aid Balms: Dilute into calming botanical salves to stimulate the recovery of minor boils, skin infections, and bug bites.
3. IN SOAP MAKING (SAPONIFICATION VALUES)
  • The Aleppo Soap Standard:
    • Saponification (SAP) Value: 185–215
    • SAP Multiplier for NaOH (Lye): 0.144
    • SAP Multiplier for KOH (Liquid Soap): 0.202
  • Recommended Aleppo Soap Concentrations:
    • For Normal / Sensitive Skin (Daily Use): 12% to 15% Laurel Berry oil in your soap formulation.
    • For Dry / Atopic Skin (Daily Use): 20% to 25% Laurel Berry oil in your soap formulation.
    • For Acne-Prone Skin / Oily Hair Shampoo Bars: 30% to 40% Laurel Berry oil in your soap formulation.
4. IN HORSE & ANIMAL HOOF CARE (EQUINE PHYTOTHERAPY)
  • Sanitizes & Softens Hooves: Custom-made hooves balms or oils sanitise dry, cracked hooves, soles, and forks. Helps prevent hoof infections, combats bacterial/fungal pathogens, maintains natural moisture balance, and stimulates healthy hoof growth.
  • Application: Apply with a brush several times a week to a clean, damp hoof.
  • Recommended Ratio: Combine 40% to 50% Laurel Berry oil with Olive, Castor, and Neem oils, and solidify with Beeswax if a balm is desired. Optional: Add Juniper Berry, Tea Tree, or Bay Leaf essential oils.

POPULAR RECIPES & ESSENTIAL OIL COMBINATIONS

  • Purifying Acne & Blemish Mask: Mix Laurel Berry oil with Nigella (Black Cumin) Seed oil and green clay. Enhance with a few drops of Tea Tree, Niaouli, or Basil essential oils.
  • Barrier-Repair Cream for Sensitive Skin: Dilute Laurel Berry oil (20%) in Shea Butter or Macadamia oil. Blend with soothing Myrtle or German Chamomile essential oils.
  • Joint Comfort Warming Massage Balm: Blend Laurel Berry oil with Arnica Macerated oil and add warming essential oils like Wintergreen, Ginger, or Eucalyptus Citriodora.
  • Equine Hoof Restoration Balm: Mix 40% Laurel Berry oil with Castor Oil, Neem Oil, and melted Beeswax to create a deep-nourishing, antifungal hoof sealant.

ABOUT LAUREL BERRY

The noble bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) has been revered since antiquity. While the leaves are steam-distilled to produce Bay Laurel essential oil, the dark, ripe berries are traditionally boiled in water by village cooperatives to capture this incredibly rich, dark green, and aromatic carrier oil. By utilizing a careful, hand-skimmed aqueous flotation process, the precious fixed oils from the fruit pulp are gathered completely free from the inner seeds, ensuring an authentic, unrefined, and exceptionally safe botanical ingredient for natural cosmetics.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DISCLAIMERS

  • Do Not Apply Undiluted: Always dilute Laurel Berry oil appropriately in a milder carrier oil or base before applying to the skin or scalp.
  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Children & Pets: Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children and pets.
  • Skin Patch Test Required: Due to the natural, unrefined origin of our botanical products, some ingredients may contain trace proteins or allergens. We strongly recommend performing a skin patch test on a small area of skin 48 hours before full use to check for sensitivities or allergic reactions. If irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately.
  • Equine Care Caution: We are not veterinarians. If you are unsure or in any doubt, please consult your veterinarian or professional animal therapist before introducing any new botanical product to your horses or pets, especially if they are under veterinary treatment or have prior health conditions.
  • Medical Disclaimer: This product is not intended to self-medicate or replace professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional or doctor if you are seeking medical advice.