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ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Bay leaf
  • Latin name: Pimento racemosa
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Leaves
  • Origin of parts:
  • CAS: 8006-78-8

Features

  • Scent: Spicy, warm, sweet and clove-like with a fresh, peppery, slightly medicinal undertone
  • Scent type: Spices
  • Note: Middle
  • Color: Pale yellow to amber
  • Viscosity: Thin to medium

Blends with

Sweet Orange, Lime, Lemon, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Black Pepper, Clove, Rosemary, Lavender, Sandalwood

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Warming Clarity

    The bold, spicy-sweet aroma of West Indian Bay is traditionally used in aromatherapy to promote a sense of mental sharpness and invigorating focus.
  • Scalp & Hair Ritual

    A long-standing favourite in classic bay rum tonics, often used to support the feel of a healthy, refreshed scalp and lustrous-looking hair.
  • Confident Atmosphere

    Rich in eugenol, its deep, peppery warmth fills a room with grounded, masculine character — perfect for moments that call for presence.

Product Benefits

Energising Mornings

A few drops in the diffuser may help support a sense of alertness as the day begins.

Muscle Comfort Ritual

Diluted in a carrier oil, it can be a warming part of a post-workout self-massage routine.

Barbershop Nostalgia

The signature note in vintage bay rum aftershaves — perfect for layering into beard oils and grooming blends.

Cosy Home Aroma

Pairs beautifully with citrus and woods to create a spiced, autumnal atmosphere indoors.

Perfumer's Spice Note

Adds depth and a clove-like heart to artisan colognes and natural fragrance accords.

Grounding Self-Care

Its bold character can help set the tone for a focused, centred mindset during a personal ritual.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Bay Rum Beard Oil

🏅 Headline
Channel old-world barbershop charm in a single pour.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml jojoba oil
- 3 drops Bay leaf oil
- 2 drops Sweet Orange oil
- 1 drop Cedarwood oil
- dark glass bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Add jojoba oil to the bottle. 2. Drop in essential oils one by one. 3. Cap and roll gently between palms to blend. 4. Massage 3-4 drops into beard and skin underneath.

💡 Pro tip
Let the blend rest for 24 hours before first use — the aroma rounds out beautifully.

🕜 Best time
After morning shave or shower

😍 What to expect
A spicy-sweet, woody aroma that lingers softly on the skin and leaves the beard feeling conditioned.

🏅 Headline
A warming ritual for tired roots and a clear head.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml argan oil
- 2 drops Bay leaf oil
- 2 drops Rosemary oil
- towel

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Combine oils in a small bowl. 2. Part hair in sections. 3. Apply blend to scalp with fingertips. 4. Massage in circular motions for 5 minutes. 5. Leave on 30 minutes, then shampoo out.

💡 Pro tip
Warm the bowl in a cup of hot water for an extra-spa feel.

🕜 Best time
Sunday evening reset

😍 What to expect
A tingling warmth across the scalp and hair that feels nourished and softly fragrant.

🏅 Headline
Spice up the air when concentration calls.

✨ What you need
- Diffuser
- water
- 2 drops Bay leaf oil
- 3 drops Lemon oil
- 1 drop Black Pepper oil

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill diffuser with water to the marked line. 2. Add essential oils. 3. Switch on and breathe slowly for the first minute. 4. Run for 30-45 minutes during work.

💡 Pro tip
Pair with a glass of water and a clean desk — small rituals stack.

🕜 Best time
Mid-morning work block

😍 What to expect
A bright, peppery-citrus atmosphere that feels alert, warm and quietly motivating.

BLEND IDEAS

Gentleman's Tonic

Purpose

  • A classic bay rum-style aftershave splash for a clean, confident finish.

  • Recipe

In 30 ml witch hazel + 10 ml jojoba: 4 drops Bay leaf, 3 drops Lime, 2 drops Cedarwood (1.5% dilution).

Spiced Study

Purpose

  • A warming diffuser blend to support focus and a cosy mood.

  • Recipe

2 drops Bay leaf + 3 drops Sweet Orange + 1 drop Vetiver in the diffuser.

From Caribbean Forests to the Barber's Shelf

The leaf behind the legendary bay rum tradition.

- Pimenta racemosa grows wild across the West Indies, especially Dominica, where its aromatic leaves have been steam-distilled for centuries.

- Sailors once macerated the leaves in Caribbean rum to create the original bay rum tonic, prized for its bracing scent and grooming uses.

- Despite the shared name, this is not the culinary Laurus nobilis — it is a botanical cousin of allspice, with a warmer, clove-like character.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at a maximum of 0.5-1% dilution on skin (about 3-6 drops per 30 ml carrier oil) due to high eugenol content.

  • Patch test

Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Not recommended for children under 6. Use with caution and at lower dilution for older children.

  • Pregnancy

Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs and birds — eugenol-rich oils can be problematic for pets.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.

  • Storage

Store in a tightly closed dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.

Blend Ideas

Spiced Study

Purpose

A warming diffuser blend to support focus and a cosy mood.

Recipe

2 drops Bay leaf + 3 drops Sweet Orange + 1 drop Vetiver in the diffuser.

Gentleman's Tonic

Purpose

A classic bay rum-style aftershave splash for a clean, confident finish.

Recipe

In 30 ml witch hazel + 10 ml jojoba: 4 drops Bay leaf, 3 drops Lime, 2 drops Cedarwood (1.5% dilution).