Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaf extract
AKA “Tulsi, Holy Basil”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) leaf extract
AKA: Holy Basil
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Extract
Clean
A traditional Indian herb from the mint family that softens and conditions hair, helping it feel smoother and more manageable.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or subshrub
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
91845-35-1
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.
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.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Sacred in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5,000 years as an adaptogenic herb known as 'holy basil.' Traditionally used to treat skin inflammation, acne, and as a general purifying agent in Indian beauty rituals and herbal remedies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR