Sweet Basil Essential Oil

Sweet Basil Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Product Description:
Sweet Basil Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the fresh leaves of the Ocimum basilicum plant. It has a fresh, sweet, herbaceous aroma with subtle spicy undertones, reminiscent of the culinary herb but more concentrated and vibrant. Rich in linalool, eugenol, and methyl chavicol, Basil Oil is valued for its clarifying, energizing, and soothing properties. Traditionally used to support focus and relieve tension, it is popular in aromatherapy, wellness blends, and natural care formulations.

Purity and Additives:

• 100% pure essential oil

• Preservatives-free

• Solvent-free

• Additives-free

Key Benefits:

• Aromatherapy: Promotes clarity, focus, and mental alertness

• Wellness: Traditionally used to ease headaches, stress, and fatigue

• Respiratory Support: Helps open the airways and supports easier breathing

• Skincare: Provides cleansing and balancing effects when diluted

• Perfumery: Adds a fresh, green, herbaceous top note to blends

Applications and Recommended Use Levels:
Applications:

• Diffusers and inhalation blends for concentration and energy

• Massage oils and balms for muscle comfort and relaxation (diluted)

• Skincare toners, creams, and cleansers (low concentrations)

• Herbal hair oils and scalp treatments

• Natural perfumes, soaps, and candles

Use Levels:

• Topical: dilute to 0.5–2% in carrier oils (approx. 3–10 drops per 30 ml)

• Aromatic: add 2–4 drops to a diffuser

• Not recommended for ingestion unless under professional guidance

Shelf Life and Storage Conditions:
Store in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Shelf life: 2–3 years.

Safety Considerations:

• For external use only

• May cause skin sensitivity; always dilute and perform a patch test

• Avoid use during pregnancy and with young children

• Not recommended for individuals with epilepsy or sensitive skin

• Keep out of reach of children

• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes