Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf oil
AKA “holy basil leaf oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum sanctum (Holy Basil) leaf oil
AKA: Holy basil leaf oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
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
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR