Sanctum Leaf Extract

AKA: Holy basil extract, Tulsi extract, Ocimum sanctum
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
91845-35-1
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Unable to provide accurate historical information—this ingredient name does not correspond to a recognized botanical or cosmetic ingredient in traditional medicine literature.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR