Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Ocimum Sanctum Oil

Antimicrobial/antioxidant botanical oil Key active
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Ocimum Sanctum Oil can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Ocimum Sanctum Oil (holy basil/tulsi essential oil) is a plant-derived oil valued for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, attributed largely to constituents like eugenol. It is used in skincare formulations as a botanical active and natural fragrance/preservative-enhancing component.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Contact dermatitis / skin irritationUncommonMay cause redness or irritation, particularly in those sensitive to essential oils.
Allergic contact sensitizationUncommonEugenol and other constituents are recognized fragrance allergens that can trigger sensitization.
PhotosensitivityRareOccasional reports of increased sun sensitivity with certain essential oil applications.
Phototoxic reactionVery rareRarely documented; risk generally lower than for citrus-derived oils.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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