Laurel oil has antiseptic and antimicrobial effects. It also contains skin vitamins, effectively fights acne, and helps soothe skin redness and inflammation.

This study examined Laurus nobilis (laurel) essential oil and its key components for antioxidant and antidiabetic benefits. The full oil showed stronger ability to neutralise harmful radicals and reduce oxidative stress compared to its individual components, and it also inhibited α-glucosidase, suggesting potential support for blood sugar control. Overall, the complete laurel oil delivered a more powerful protective effect than any single compound alone.

This review highlights how a wide range of plant oils have long been used in food, cosmetics, and medicine, and are now increasingly recognised for their benefits in managing skin conditions and supporting overall skin balance. It summarises current evidence on oils such as olive, sunflower, coconut, argan, jojoba, avocado, sesame, pomegranate, and shea butter, focusing on their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as their ability to promote wound healing and strengthen the skin barrier.

A study conducted in Jordan compared the healing effects of argan spinosa oil with 1% hydrocortisone ointment in 147 children under two years old with mild to severe diaper dermatitis. Over seven days, both treatments improved symptoms, but children using argan oil showed faster recovery and were less likely to remain in severe stages compared to those using hydrocortisone. After accounting for confounding factors, argan oil demonstrated significantly better healing outcomes. The study also found that using barrier creams and bathing frequency influenced diaper rash occurrence. Overall, argan spinosa oil proved more effective than hydrocortisone for diaper dermatitis.

Plant oils have long been used in food, cosmetics, and medicine, and are now increasingly recognized for their role in supporting skin health and restoring skin balance. This review highlights research on various topical plant oils, including olive, sunflower, coconut, argan, jojoba, pomegranate, rose hip, and shea butter, showing their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, as well as their ability to promote wound healing and strengthen the skin barrier.

This study examined how olive oil supports healing in skin burn lesions using two groups of rats, one treated with olive oil and one untreated. The olive oil group healed significantly faster, showing quicker collagen formation and epidermal repair, with healing completed in about 16 days compared to 22 days in the control group. Researchers suggest that fatty acids found in olive oil are responsible for its wound-healing effects, highlighting its potential value in treating thermally damaged skin.