Basil Essential Oil, 100% Natural, Aromatika

Properties and Benefits

Basil essential oil is renowned for its rich, uplifting aroma and its effective care for oily and combination skin. It smooths and tones slack skin, strengthens hair, and is highly valued for overcoming stress and fatigue. Regular use of basil oil can improve overall health and enhance memory and mental clarity.

Method of Production

Basil essential oil (Oleum Basilici) is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers and leaves of basil or camphor basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
Raw materials for TM Aromatica come from Vietnam.

Aroma and Appearance

The oil has a pleasant, strong, tart, sweetly spicy, and herbaceous scent, with subtle hints of camphor and tarragon. It appears as a colourless or pale yellow liquid.

Cosmetic Benefits

Basil essential oil is a powerful tonic and rejuvenator for the skin, especially effective for sagging and problem skin. It refreshes and tones, making it an excellent additive for daily skincare products.

For hair care, basil oil is traditionally rubbed into the scalp to prevent breakage and hair loss. It strengthens hair, improves texture, restores shine, and stimulates growth.

As with all essential oils, basil oil should always be diluted before applying to the skin — in carrier oils, creams, or other emulsifiers.

Aromatherapy Benefits

Basil oil quickly improves the emotional state, helping to relieve nervous and mental fatigue, anxiety, melancholy, stress, and insomnia. Known as the “optimist oil,” it balances the psycho-emotional state, reduces nervousness, clarifies the mind, refreshes memory, stimulates thinking, and aids problem-solving.

Culturally, basil is a symbol of love and acts as an aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire while promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Household Uses

Basil essential oil soothes skin irritations from insect stings and acts as an effective repellent against flies and mosquitoes.

Combination with Other Oils

Basil oil blends well with:

• Bergamot, lemon, lavender, marjoram, sage, geranium, neroli, santalum, limette, citronella

• Herbaceous, green, and fresh oils such as peppermint, melissa, oakmoss

• Ginger and eucalyptus oils

How to Use

• Cosmetic enrichment: Mix 2–5 drops of basil oil or its blend with 10–15 g/ml of base (vegetable oil, cream, tonic, lotion, mask, shampoo, conditioner, etc.).

• Massage: Combine 3–4 drops with 1–2 tablespoons of base oil (wheat germ, avocado, jojoba, grape seed, peach seed, etc.) or cream.

• Baths: Add 3–6 drops pre-mixed with 1–2 tablespoons of emulsifier (milk, honey, sea or table salt) to a bath at 37–38 °C. Soak for 10–15 minutes.

• Sauna: Apply 3–4 drops diluted in 500 ml of water on heated stones for aroma therapy.

• Room aromatisation: Add 3–5 drops per 15 m² to an aroma lamp with water or apply to a napkin or hot water cup placed on a radiator. Duration: 15–30 minutes.

Cautions

• For external use only.

• Test for sensitivity and avoid overdosing.

• If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

• Do not use during pregnancy, hypertension, or early post-infarction period.

• Limit use to no more than 3 weeks due to potential blood clotting effects.

Storage

Store tightly closed, away from children and direct sunlight, at temperatures below +25 °C.

Ingredients (INCI)

Ocimum Basilicum Oil