Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) oil
AKA “tulsi oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) oil
AKA: Tulsi oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Not Clean
Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) 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
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Antioxidant Protection
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR