The bay oil is an almost transparent yellowish-greenish liquid with a pronounced spicy odor. Laurel leaf oil is used in medicine, cosmetology, aromatherapy and cooking.
Application of laurel oil in the medical field
Lava oil contains many useful components:
- Phenols, giving the ethereal warming properties. They are powerful antiseptics and immunomodulators. In addition, phenols have a stimulating effect on the nervous system, preventing a depressive state.
- Terpenes containing vitamin A, carotenoids and squalene.
- Eugenol, which has antibacterial properties.
- Esters that promote the assimilation of vitamin C, which makes it especially important to use bay leaf oil in areas with adverse ecology.
- Oxide of cineol, which prevents edematous phenomena in the body and imparts expectorant properties to the oil.
Use of bay oil in cosmetology
Antiseptic and hypoallergenic properties of laurel oil cause its use in skin care. So the fragrant substance is used when caring for oily and inflamed skin of the face. Massage sessions with laurel oil contribute to the elimination of cellulite and stretch marks on the body.
Activates the circulation of lymph and removes toxins massage with this composition:
- laurel oil - 1 drop;
- lemon oil - 4 drops;
- geranium oil - 4 drops;
- grape seed oil - 2 tablespoons.
For an invigorating massage a mixture is used, which includes:
- laurel oil - 4 drops;
- basil oil - 4 drops;
- bergamot oil - 4 drops;
- sweet almond oil - 1,5 tablespoons.
Bay oil is used in medical masks for hair, preventing their loss and improving the condition of the scalp. So, when oily seborrhea is preparing a tonic:
- laurel oil - 3 drops;
- cedar oil - 4 drops;
- oil of rosemary - 4 drops;
- a little shampoo for sensitive skin.
At home, laurel oil can also be used as a means to strengthen the nails. "Feed" the nail plates can be, twice a week rubbing a mixture of the following ingredients:
- laurel oil - 3 drops;
- sandalwood oil - 3 drops;
- sweet almond oil - 1,5 tablespoons.
After a hard day to remove fatigue is best helps the bath, which adds 5 - 6 drops of oil. In the absence of bay oil, a decoction of the leaves of a noble plant is quite suitable.