Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) oil
AKA “Tulsi Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) oil
AKA: Tulsi Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Essential Oil
Clean
Tulsi leaf oil from India naturally conditions and soothes skin and hair, bringing the balancing benefits of this sacred mint plant to your beauty routine.
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
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.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Sacred in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5,000 years, considered a powerful adaptogen and immune-supporting herb. Traditionally used in skincare preparations to calm inflammation and purify the complexion.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR