LAUREL BERRIES ORGANIC OIL

Organic Bay Laurel Berry Oil: Composition, Uses and Bulk Supply

Bay laurel berry oil is one of the most distinctive vegetable oils in traditional Mediterranean cosmetics and soap making. Sourced from the berries of the bay laurel tree, it has been part of artisanal recipes for centuries and remains a sought-after raw material for natural cosmetic laboratories, soap makers and indie skincare brands. The organic version, produced from berries cultivated under European organic standards, is especially relevant for formulators working under Cosmos or Ecocert certifications. In this guide we explain what organic bay laurel berry oil is, its composition, its main applications in cosmetics, and how Royal Bio supplies it in bulk to professional customers across Europe.

What is organic bay laurel berry oil?

Organic bay laurel berry vegetable oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the berries of the bay laurel tree, cultivated under European organic certification. It is a traditional raw material used in artisanal soap making and natural cosmetics, with a long history in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions.

Unlike bay laurel essential oil, which is distilled from the leaves, this product is a vegetable oil obtained from the berries. The two should not be confused: their composition, sensorial profile and applications are different. The vegetable oil is used as an emollient and structural fatty ingredient, while the essential oil is a concentrated aromatic raw material.

The organic certification of the version distributed by Royal Bio means the berries are cultivated without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, and the downstream extraction process is also documented to keep the organic status intact through the supply chain. This is a key requirement for formulators preparing certified natural cosmetic products.

Composition of organic bay laurel berry oil

Organic laurel berry vegetable oil is mainly composed of fatty acids, such as oleic acid and linoleic acid. These two fatty acids are responsible for the emollient character of the oil and its compatibility with skin care and soap formulations.

It also contains natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols and vitamins A and E. The presence of these natural antioxidants is one of the technical reasons formulators select bay laurel berry oil over more neutral vegetable oils when designing balms, soaps or skin care products with an authentic Mediterranean positioning.

Additionally, the oil may contain other beneficial compounds for the skin, such as phytosterols and minerals. This composition profile justifies the position of bay laurel berry oil in artisanal soap making and in premium emollient blends, where the specific fatty acid combination and the accompanying minor compounds matter for the final sensorial and visual result.

Main uses of bay laurel berry oil

Cosmetic formulations for the skin. Bay laurel berry oil is mainly used in the cosmetic industry due to its moisturizing and regenerating properties for the skin. It is incorporated into balms, butters, body oils and emulsions, where its rich emollient profile and characteristic colour and scent contribute to a distinctive product positioning.

Traditional artisanal soap. Bay laurel berry oil is the signature raw material of one of the oldest categories of artisanal soap. Soap makers reproducing traditional Mediterranean recipes use it together with olive oil to obtain bars with a characteristic green-brown colour and a distinctive aroma. It is one of the strongest examples of a vegetable oil that defines an entire soap category.

CAS: 8007-48-5. EINECS: - . INCI: Laurus nobilis Fruit Oil.