Basil Oil
Source: Steam-distilled from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum
Origin: India
Type: Essential oil with a fresh, herbaceous and slightly sweet aroma
Profile: Fresh, herbaceous and slightly sweet aroma profile suited to food flavouring, haircare and home-care applications
Used For: Aromatherapy, wellness, personal care, skincare, haircare, herbal formulations, food flavouring and home-care products
Why Choose It: A versatile botanical essential oil suited to manufacturers seeking a fresh, herbaceous profile for wellness, personal-care, flavouring and home-care formulations
Overview
Origin Steam-distilled from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum, with its origin in India.
Type Leaf-derived Basil Oil with a fresh, herbaceous and slightly sweet aromatic profile.
Category Essential Oils – suitable for aromatherapy, personal care, skincare, haircare, herbal, food flavouring and home-care applications.
Key Features of Basil Oil
Botanical Source Sourced from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum.
Fresh Herbaceous Aroma Offers a fresh, herbaceous and slightly sweet aromatic character.
Natural Actives Linalool and eugenol are among its natural active compounds.
Multi-Application Ingredient Works across wellness, personal care, haircare, food flavouring and home-care formulations.
Aromatherapy & Wellness Applications
- A fresh herbaceous choice for aromatherapy and wellness products.
- Its fresh aroma has a clarifying quality.
- Useful in diffuser blends and spa products.
- Suited to focus and mental-uplift formulations.
Skincare & Personal Care Applications
- Suitable for creams, serums and toners.
- When appropriately diluted, Basil Oil can be used in skin-balancing and soothing applications.
- Adds a fresh herbaceous aroma to personal-care formulations.
- A practical choice for botanical skincare lines built on a basil-derived ingredient.
Haircare & Scalp-Care Applications
- Works in shampoos and conditioning treatments.
- Suited to scalp-vitality and cleansing-focused hair formulations.
- Gives haircare products a fresh herbal character.
- Useful for botanical scalp-care products that call for a fresh, herbaceous basil note.
Herbal & Pharma-Adjacent Applications
- An option for herbal, nutraceutical and pharma-adjacent formulations based on Ocimum basilicum.
- Has traditional associations with respiratory and digestive support.
- Suits manufacturers creating basil-based botanical formulations.
- Inclusion levels are set by the finished-product specification.
Food & Beverage Applications
- Used for food and beverage flavouring with applicable F&B-compliant grades.
- Provides a natural herbal flavour profile.
- Suitable for sauces, beverages and seasoning blends.
- Added to food formulations in line with applicable formulation and regulatory requirements.
Home-Care & Hygiene Applications
- Suitable for natural cleaning sprays and deodorising products.
- Freshens home-care formulations with a herbal aroma.
- Suitable for surface-purifying product concepts.
- Can be worked into customised natural home-care blends.
Applications
| Aromatherapy Industry | – Wellness blends, diffusers and spa products. |
|---|---|
| Skincare Industry | – Botanical skincare formulations, creams, serums and toners. |
| Personal-Care Industry | – Aromatic personal-care products with a fresh basil note. |
| Haircare Industry | – Scalp-care formulations, shampoos and conditioners. |
| Herbal Industry | – Herbal formulations built on Ocimum basilicum. |
| Food & Beverage Industry | – Sauces, beverages and seasoning blends using applicable grades. |
| Home-Care Industry | – Cleaning sprays, deodorisers and surface-care products. |
| Private-Label & Contract Manufacturing | – Own-brand basil haircare, skincare, flavouring and home-care lines made under contract. |
Why Choose Norex Basil Oil?
| Botanical Ingredient | Derived from Ocimum basilicum leaves. |
|---|---|
| Distinctive Aroma Profile | Its scent is fresh and herbaceous, with slight sweetness. |
| Natural Actives | Natural actives include linalool and eugenol. |
| Multi-Application Suitability | Relevant to aromatherapy, skincare, personal care, haircare, herbal, food and home-care formulations. |
| B2B Bulk Supply | Available in volumes suited to large-scale commercial manufacturing. |
| Consistent Supply | Offered with reliable purity and consistent chemical profiles. |
| Documentation Support | Comes with export-ready documentation. |
Looking for Basil Oil in bulk? Contact Norex Flavours to request product specifications, samples, technical documentation and commercial supply requirements.
CAS No : 84775-71-3
EINECS : 283-900-8
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