OCIMUM BASILICUM FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

Botanical Extract

80

Good

CAS Number: 84775-71-3

About OCIMUM BASILICUM FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

Basil flower and leaf extract — an aromatic herb with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Contains eugenol and rosmarinic acid that help protect and tone skin. Mildly invigorating.

Detailed Analysis

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract (CAS 84775-71-3) is derived from the flowers and leaves of sweet basil (Labiatae/Lamiaceae). Contains essential oil components (linalool, eugenol, methyl chavicol/estragole), rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and tannins. Functions as a tonic ingredient. Rosmarinic acid is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Eugenol provides antimicrobial and analgesic properties. Some concerns about estragole (methyl chavicol) which is genotoxic in animal studies, though at cosmetic-use concentrations, exposure is minimal. No GHS hazard codes and no EU restrictions for the extract.

What It Does

TONIC

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Antioxidant protection from rosmarinic acid
  • ✓ Antimicrobial properties
  • ✓ Tonic and invigorating effects
  • ✓ Anti-inflammatory activity

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Contains estragole (methyl chavicol) — genotoxic at high doses in animal studies
  • ⚠ Eugenol can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals
  • ⚠ Linalool may sensitize if oxidized

Safety Score

80

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.