Profile: Sweet Basil Essential Oil with Linalool
Commonly known as: Ocimum Basilicum Oil (I.N.C.I.), Linalool Basil, Sweet Basil, French Basil, Garden Basil, Roman Basil, Pistou, Large Basil, Royal Herb, Cobbler's Orange.
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum L.
Extraction process: Steam distillation of the flowering aerial parts of basil.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Aerial flowering parts.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from South Asia and Central Africa, today it is cultivated all over the world.
Blooming: July - September.
Origin, provenance: Egypt.
Phytochemical composition: Linalool, eugenol, terpinen-4-ol, trans-beta-ocimene, camphor, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), methyl chavicol (estragole), limonene.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Mobile liquid; Color: Colorless to amber yellow; Scent: Aromatic, spicy, anise-like, sweet.
Physical properties: Density: 0.891 - 0.924 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.47 - 1.495.
Concerns: Antioxidant, purifying, regenerating, anti-inflammatory, soothing.
Effect: All skin types, particularly mature, dull, tired, and acne-prone skin; Also recommended in cases of hair loss.
Details
Properties
Anti-inflammatory: Alleviating inflammation by modulating the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines;
Antioxidant: Combat the formation of free radicals to help limit photoaging of the skin due to its eugenol content;
Purifying: Eliminating excess sebum and destroying bacteria due to its high linalool content, visibly reducing blemishes and limiting potential outbreaks;
Regenerative, tonic: Stimulating the activity of the dermal papillae located at the level of the hair follicle bulbs, thereby promoting hair growth, in addition to inhibiting the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme responsible for hair loss.
Applications
Facial Care(serums, creams, makeup removing oils, cleansing gels);
Body Care(shower gels, balms, oils, scrubs);
Hair Care(shampoos, conditioners, lotions, masks).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it's recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, shielded from light in a well-ventilated area, at a stable and moderate temperature.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. When applied topically, do not use on children under 6 years old and on pregnant and/or breastfeeding women.
Some natural compounds found in this essential oil, such as linalool, eugenol, and limonene, may pose an allergy risk for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic formulation (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)).
As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation on the inside of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.
