A fixed oil from bay laurel fruit, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Laurus nobilis fruit oil is the fixed oil obtained from the fruit of the bay laurel, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is a traditional ingredient of Aleppo soap. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in soaps, including Aleppo-style soaps, and in hair care and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.