Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
Basil oil
CAS 8015-73-4
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
84775-71-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Basil oil in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract”.
Also known as Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract · Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf/stem extract · Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf/stem water · Ocimum basilicum herb extract · Ocimum basilicum herb oil · Ocimum basilicum leaf
Show all 45 names
Ocimum basilicum leaf extract · Ocimum basilicum leaf powder · Ocimum basilicum leaf water · Ocimum basilicum oil · Ocimum tenuiflorum oil · Comoros type basil oil · European type basil oil · Basil oleoresin · Oil of basil · Ocimum basilicum (basil) leaf water · Ocimum basilicum (basil) oil · Basil leaf oil sweet · Basil oil sweet · Basil oil sweet egypt · Basil oil sweet poland · Basil volatile oil · Hoary basil top oil · Ocimum americanum top oil · Ocimum americanum var. americanum top oil · Ocimum americanum var. pilosum top oil · Ocimum basilicum top oil · Ocimum canum top oil · Sweet basil oil · Sweet basil top oil · Amyris oil · Basil, oil (ocimum basilicum l.) · chemotype linalool Basil absolute · chemotype estragole Basil oil · Basil oil, chemotype estragole, rectified · chemotype linalool Basil oil · chemotype estragole Basil oleoresin · Ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extract · Ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf/stem extract · Ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf/stem water · Ocimum basilicum (basil) leaf · Ocimum basilicum (basil) leaf extract · Ocimum basilicum (basil) leaf powder · basile oil · basilicum ocimum basilium oil
Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and a flavouring. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae.
- Emollient
- Skin conditioning
- Flavouring
- Hair conditioning
- Tonic
- Perfuming
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Basil oil appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
EUCosIngActive11 entries
- Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Herb Extract is an extract obtained from the herbs of the Sweet Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- "Basil Oil (sweet)". Ocimum Basilicum Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the Sweet Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae. It contains methyl chavicol, eucalyptol, linalool, estragolSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf is the shredded leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the ground leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., LabiataeSource →
- Ocimum Tenuiflorum Oil is the wax obtained from the leaves of Ocimum tenuiflorum L., LabiataeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Basil oil. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Basil oil yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Basil oil in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
6
Named organisations
6
Personal careCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
EmollientSkin conditioningFlavouringHair conditioningTonicPerfuming
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Basil oil; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthening Oil - 59mlMielle,Mielle Organics · Cosmetic Products
- Organic Tomato Basil SoupPacific Foods · Meals
- vegetable pizzaSainsburys · Meals
- STREET FOOD THAI STYLE STIR FRYBen's Original · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Yes! Tomato & Basil
- 2 Deep Dish Pepperoni PizzasChicago Town · Frozen Foods
- Pizza Baked Snack CrackersSimple Mills · Snacks
- Campbells sipping soupCampbell's · Meals
- Deep Dish Four CheeseChicago Town · Frozen Foods
- Low Sodium Meatless Spaghetti SaucePrima qualita · Condiments
- All Purpose Italian SauceDei Fratelli · Condiments
- Chopped Italian Tomatoes, Herbs & Olive OilDei Fratelli · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Chicken and Tomato RisottoM&S · Meals
- Greek Style Cheese & Red Pepper Pasta Bowlcooperative · Meals
- Chicago town PizzaChicago Town · Frozen Foods
- Chicken Club Deep Dish PizzasChicago Town · Frozen Foods
- Mega Meaty Deep Dish PizzasChicago Town · Frozen Foods
- kirkland body wash citrusCosmetic Products
- True Botanicals facialCosmetic Products
- Gel lavant mainsCosmia
- Recharge gel lavant mainsCosmia
- Aloe smoothing gelThe saem
- d'Alba White Truffle Double Layer Revitalizing SerumBeauty
- Capellini and asiago salad, capellini and asiagoMeals
