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Basil Linalol
AKA “Sweet basil oil, Ocimum basilicum, Basil extract”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Basil linalol
AKA: Sweet basil oil, Ocimum basilicum, Basil extract
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Basil Linalol is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8015-73-4
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Basil has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional European herbalism for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties; the linalol chemotype was identified and used in perfumery and skincare formulations in modern times.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Age-Defying Fundamentals
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Clean-ical Formulations AM + PM Serum Duo
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Day & Night Eye Care Duo
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Derm-Restore Super Serum • Edelweiss Extrême® • Peptides + Carnosine
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Edelweiss Extrême® • Repair + Restore Set
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Winter Renewal Ritual
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SPF 50 Color Balm Duo
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SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen & Color Balm Duo
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Sun Damage Defense Duo • SPF 50 + Vitamin C
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Sun Defense Performance Duo • SPF 50 + Super Serum
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR