Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi) water
AKA “tulsi water”
Water
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi) water
AKA: Tulsi water
Water · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Not Clean
Ocimum tenuiflorum (tulsi) water is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8015-73-4
Form
Liquid
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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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Tulsi (holy basil) has been revered in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for over 5,000 years as a sacred healing herb. Traditionally used as a water infusion for immune support, skin purification, and stress relief, with strong roots in spiritual and medicinal practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR