OCIMUM BASILICUM HERB OIL

Fragrance

68

Moderate

CAS Number: 84775-71-3

About OCIMUM BASILICUM HERB OIL

Sweet basil essential oil — aromatic with linalool and estragole. Estragole is a suspected carcinogen, so IFRA restricts use levels. Not the same as the milder extract.

Detailed Analysis

Contains methyl chavicol (estragole, 1.85-45.2%), eucalyptol, and linalool. Estragole is suspected genotoxic/carcinogenic; IFRA restricts to very low levels in cosmetics. The methyl chavicol chemotype can contain 70-80%+ estragole. CosIng-listed for perfuming.

What It Does

PERFUMING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Antimicrobial from essential oil compounds
  • ✓ Natural fragrance

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Estragole content — suspected carcinogen/genotoxin
  • ⚠ IFRA heavily restricts estragole in cosmetics
  • ⚠ Varies by chemotype — exotic basil has much higher estragole
  • ⚠ Potential skin sensitization from linalool

Safety Score

68

Moderate

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.