Scientific name: Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Classification: Plant-derived active ingredient
Stories from Nature
Basil is an aromatic annual herb native to tropical Asia and widely grown in the Mediterranean basin. It has bright green oval leaves with an intense, pleasant aroma and produces small white or pinkish flowers. The name “basil” derives from the Greek basilikón, meaning “royal plant.” In ancient Egypt, it was used in religious rituals and embalming processes. In India, it is considered a sacred plant, a symbol of protection and purity.
Skin Benefits
Basil extract (and its glycolic variant) is rich in antioxidants and vitamins that can help reduce redness and improve skin health. Here are its main properties:
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Purifying: helps fight bacteria and impurities, useful for treating acne.
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Soothing: calms redness and irritation, even on delicate skin.
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Antioxidant: Rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, it combats free radicals and slows skin aging.
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Purifying and astringent: regulates sebum and keeps pores clean, improving the appearance of oily skin.
In general, it helps improve the appearance of mature skin, increasing its radiance and elasticity.
Hair Benefits
Rich in flavonoids and active plant compounds, basil helpskeep the scalp healthy and nourished, improving its microcirculation and tone. It helps reduce breakage and hair loss, leaving hair fuller, softer, and shinier.
It has stimulating and rebalancing properties for the scalp, helping to restore tone and vitality to hair that, in cases of hormonal imbalances, may appear finer and lacking in body.
It acts as a natural scalp tonic, helping to maintain skin balance, improving local circulation, and promoting a healthier environment for the hair follicle.
Its soothing and antioxidant effect provides comfort to the Scalp and helps counteract the loss of tone typical of periods affected by hormonal imbalances. It:
