Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) extract
AKA: Sweet Basil Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Valued in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional European herbalism for its antibacterial and skin-clarifying properties. Historically used in folk remedies for acne and skin infections across multiple cultural traditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR