Ingredient

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract (INCI: Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract), from the plant known as holy basil or tulsi, is a plant-derived, antioxidant botanical.

What it does — It is commonly used for antioxidant support and to help give a soothed, conditioned feel.

Typical use — It appears in antioxidant- and comfort-focused toners, essences, serums and masks as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for routines with a botanical, wellness-inspired angle. As with any aromatic botanical, composition can vary and reactive users may want to patch-test.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated botanical extract. 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 extract.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

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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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