Ocimum basilicum (Basil) flower

Ocimum basilicum (Basil) flower

AKA “Basil Extract”

Ingredient Facts

Ocimum basilicum (Basil) flower

AKA: Basil Extract

Botanical · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Basil flower extract soothes and calms skin with natural plant benefits. Harvested from tropical regions, this gentle botanical helps reduce irritation and redness.

Family

Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Plant Part

Flower

Lifeform

Annual or subshrub

Climate

Seasonally dry tropical

CAS #

84775-71-3

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Functions

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

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.

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Tones Skin

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Tightens and tones skin

Traditional Use

Used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditional medicine for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Historically incorporated into skincare preparations and perfumes in classical and medieval cosmetic formulations.