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Fragrance

OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM OIL

CAS 8015-73-4 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

The essential oil of Holy Basil (Tulsi) used for fragrance and conditioning. Rich in eugenol and citral — both EU-declared fragrance allergens — so its use level and patch-test history matter.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic and skin-conditioning
  • Eugenol-driven mild antimicrobial activity
  • Traditional ayurvedic provenance

Known concerns

  • Eugenol is an EU-listed fragrance allergen
  • Citral content adds sensitisation risk
  • Phototoxicity potential in some chemotypes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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