Antioxidant
OCIMUM BASILICUM LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Basil leaf extract, used for antioxidant and aromatic properties. Generally safe at cosmetic levels, with caveats about its estragole content.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant rosmarinic acid
- Mild antimicrobial action
- Familiar food-grade plant
Known concerns
- Estragole content has flagged genotoxicity concerns at high doses
- Possible skin sensitization
- Variable composition by chemotype
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related antioxidants
Same plant / compound family
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