Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaf extract
AKA “Tulsi Leaf Extract”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaf extract
AKA: Tulsi Leaf Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Extract
Not Clean
Ocimum Sanctum [Tulsi] Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91845-35-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Sacred in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5,000 years as an adaptogenic herb known as 'holy basil.' Traditionally used to treat skin inflammation, acne, and as a general purifying agent in Indian beauty rituals and herbal remedies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR