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Basil Linalol
AKA “Sweet basil oil, Ocimum basilicum, Basil extract”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Basil linalol
AKA: Sweet basil oil, Ocimum basilicum, Basil extract
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
A gentle fragrance derived from basil leaves, this aromatic ingredient adds a fresh, herbaceous scent to the formula while bringing the soothing benefits of the mint family.
CAS #
8015-73-4
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Basil has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional European herbalism for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties; the linalol chemotype was identified and used in perfumery and skincare formulations in modern times.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR