Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) oil

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AKA: Sweet basil oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, Mediterranean. Sweet basil leaves from the Lamiaceae family are cultivated primarily in India and Mediterranean regions. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of the fresh or dried leaves.
Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, tonic. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84775-71-3 / 8015-73-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antimicrobial
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Masking
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Tightens and tones skin
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.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR