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Ocimum basilicum (Basil) flower/leaf extract
AKA “Basil Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum basilicum (Basil) flower/leaf extract
AKA: Basil Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Basil leaf extract from the Mediterranean and India soothes and calms skin. This gentle botanical is naturally extracted to help reduce irritation and redness.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84775-71-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tones Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
Sweet basil has been used in European folk medicine and Mediterranean beauty traditions since ancient times for its antibacterial and skin-purifying properties. Historically used to treat acne and improve overall skin clarity.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antimicrobial
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR