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AKA: Holy Basil, Tulsi water
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from Ocimum tenuiflorum, a mint family plant cultivated in India. Extracted through water infusion or distillation of the whole plant material.
Ocimum tenuiflorum (tulsi) water is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8015-73-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
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