Sweet Basil Essential
Oil Herbal Clarity for Skin, Hair & Mood
Sweet Basil, Ocimum basilicum, has a warm, spicy, herbaceous aroma with a subtle anise-like sweetness. Steam-distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant, this versatile essential oil has been valued for centuries in Far Eastern medicine for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and clarifying properties. Like rosemary, basil is known for its ability to cleanse, refresh, and awaken both skin and senses.
In skincare, basil is particularly loved for helping dull or sluggish complexions regain clarity and vibrancy. It supports balanced oil production, helps calm acne flare-ups, and revitalizes tired-looking skin, leaving it smoother, brighter, and more refined. Its soothing nature also makes it useful when addressing dryness or irritation, helping skin feel comfortable and refreshed.
In hair care, basil essential oil helps cleanse and clarify the scalp while imparting shine and smoothness to the hair. It encourages healthy scalp circulation, supports balanced sebum production, and may help slow or reduce hair loss by strengthening hair at the root. Used regularly, it helps remove buildup from oils, pollutants, and debris while easing itchiness, flakes, and dandruff-related discomfort — leaving hair softer, shinier, and more manageable.
Aromatherapy Properties:Â Basil is an uplifting mental tonic, ideal when energy is low, or the mind feels tired and unfocused. Its warming, herbaceous aroma helps sharpen concentration, soothe tension headaches, and invigorate the senses. Basil encourages emotional clarity, supports calm breathing, and eases stress-related fatigue, making it a wonderful choice to diffuse when the day feels heavy, scattered, or mentally draining.
Pregnancy & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children, please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.
Precautions: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition, or have any medical concerns regarding yourself or your family, consult a qualified, licensed health professional before use. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children.
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