murphyOcimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) extract
AKA: Sweet Basil Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Tropical regions, Southeast Asia. Sweet basil leaves are sourced from the Lamiaceae family plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of dried basil leaves.
Ocimum Basilicum (Sweet Basil) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84775-71-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR