Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Holy Basil extract
Calms and soothes the skin | Reduces redness and irritation
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What Is Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract?
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, also known as Holy Basil extract, is a botanical extract known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial properties. It is beneficial in calming and soothing the skin, reducing redness and irritation, and protecting against environmental damage. The original page could not be scraped due to dynamic content loading issues, so this information was sourced from an alternative ingredient explorer website (myrevea.com).
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- INCI Name
- OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT
- EC Number
- 295-208-3
- Function
- Skin Conditioning
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is a variant of Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Powder, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
A traditional herb extract used to condition and soothe the skin
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