An extract of basil flowers and leaves used as an antioxidant and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Ocimum basilicum extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the flowers and leaves of basil, Ocimum basilicum, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, cleansers, hair care products and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.