Laurel, or bay, is one of the most used aromatic plants in the world. -Bay leaf oil is the extract of bay leaves and is rich in monoterpenes, with 1,8-cineole being the most abundant compound found in this oil. -Other compounds found in bay leaf oil are linalool, tannin, sesquiterpenes, alkaloids, vitamins A and E, minerals, fatty acids, α- and β-pipene. -Due to its bioactive compounds, bay leaf oil is considered to exert several therapeutic properties, such as antiseptic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and tonic action. -The use of bay leaf oil to the scalp provides hair care and several therapeutic properties. -Laurel oil enhances the reconstruction of damaged hair. It tones, nurtures and gives shine. -It acts against hair loss, reinforces hair structure and density, while it acts against dry skin, moisturizes the head and exerts an antiseptic effect preventing the growth of micro-organisms. -It is ideal not only for damaged and dry hair, but also for gray hair. -It could also, strengthen eyebrows and eyelashes. -Regarding the antimicrobial and antiseptic effect of bay leaf oil, it should be noted that its bioactive compounds, such as 1,8-cineole, α-terpinyl acetate, methyl-eugenol, oleic acid, etc., due to their individual, but also synergistic action, have demonstrated strong antibacterial properties against microorganisms, such as staphylococcus, as well as antifungal activity. -Meanwhile, 1,8-cineole seems to prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms too. As a result, bay leaf oil is also considered to be effective for cleansing the skin, treating skin imperfections and damage, helping to heal irritations, while preventing dryness. -Last but not least, bay leaf oil is an effective massage oil against muscular and joint pains caused by arthritis or rheumatism, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.