Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf oil

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AKA: Holy basil leaf oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Ocimum sanctum is a perennial herb native to India, belonging to the Lamiaceae (mint) family. The leaf oil is extracted through steam distillation of fresh or dried holy basil leaves.
Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91845-35-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR