murphyOcimum
AKA: Basil, Sweet basil, Holy basil
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Fragrance
Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum) of the Lamiaceae family, primarily grown in India and Southeast Asia. Steam-distilled from the leaves to extract the volatile aromatic oil components.
Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Ocimum americanum., Lamiaceae
CAS #
91845-26-0, 1193393-25-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR