Ocimum

AKA: Basil, Sweet basil, Holy basil

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Fragrance

Clean

Ocimum Americanum Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Ocimum americanum., Lamiaceae

CAS #

91845-26-0, 1193393-25-7

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

Traditional Use

Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) has been sacred in Ayurvedic medicine and Hindu tradition for over 5,000 years, used to purify and protect skin. Valued for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in traditional skincare.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-1

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Soothing

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

The Body Wash Discovery Collection

Nécessaire

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR