Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf oil
AKA “Holy Basil Leaf Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf oil
AKA: Holy Basil Leaf Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Holy basil leaf oil from India naturally conditions and soothes, leaving hair and skin feeling soft and refreshed.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91845-35-1
Form
Oil
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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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Holy basil (tulsi) has been revered in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5,000 years as a purifying and protective herb. Traditionally used for skin healing, detoxification, and as a general wellness tonic with topical applications for various skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR