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Ocimum Tenuiflorum

What Ocimum Tenuiflorum is & what it does

Ocimum Tenuiflorum is the holy basil plant, also known as tulsi, and ingredients labeled with this name are typically leaf-derived extracts. In skincare it is generally used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant botanical, included for its traditional purifying and soothing reputation. It usually appears at low levels in serums and treatment products. It is not a UV filter and has no concerns flagged in this catalog.

What is Ocimum Tenuiflorum?

Ocimum Tenuiflorum is holy basil, also known as tulsi, and cosmetic ingredients with this name are usually leaf-derived extracts. It is used as a conditioning and antioxidant botanical.

What does Ocimum Tenuiflorum do in skincare?

It is generally included for its purifying and soothing reputation and to condition the skin, typically at low levels in serums and treatments. It is not a UV filter.

Is Ocimum Tenuiflorum safe?

It is generally considered well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. A patch test is sensible for anyone prone to botanical sensitivities.

Sunscreens with Ocimum Tenuiflorum

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