Ingredient

Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract (INCI: Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract) is an aromatic, plant-derived botanical from basil.

What it does — It is commonly used as an antioxidant-supporting, aromatic botanical to lend a fresh, herbal character and conditioning feel.

Typical use — It appears in toners, essences, masks, scalp and body products as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally well tolerated, but basil is naturally aromatic, so those who are fragrance-sensitive can approach with care. Composition varies by harvest and processing.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated botanical, though aromatic. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated botanical, though aromatic.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

Sunday To Monday Diamond Spicule 5,000 Shot Sunday To Monday Diamond Spicule 5,000 ShotScreening 9.1 YBK Relief Hydration Light Foam Cleanser YBK Relief Hydration Light Foam CleanserScreening 9.8
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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