Ocimum Basilicum leaf extract at a Glance
- Plant-extract derived from Ocimum basilicum, AKA sweet basil
- Rich in antioxidants like rosmarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin
- Helps protect skin from pro-aging environmental aggressors
- Contains sin-sensitizing tannins
Ocimum Basilicum leaf extract Description
leaf extract shouldn’t be confused for Ocimum basilicum essential oil commonly extracted from the leaves and stems of the basil plant. This essential oil contains linalool and eugenol amongst other volatile fragrant compounds that have documented sensitizing effects on skin.
leaf extract, rosmarinic acid, also has soothing benefits on skin and occurs naturally in the rosemary plant.
leaf extract has potential benefits, it also contains skin-sensitizing tannins which can have a constricting effect on surface cells.
Ocimum Basilicum leaf extract References
Plants, July 2021, ePublication
Molecules, November 2020, ePublication
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2020, pages 361-369
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, June 2019, pages 146-156
Pharmaceutical Biology, May 2010, pages 504-511