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CAS number: 84775-71-3 / 801
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Ocimum basilicum oil is an essential oil used in cosmetic formulations. The basil oil is extracted from the leaves of the plant by steam distillation.
The oil has a strengthening effect on skin or hair. It also acts as an aromatic (reduces or inhibits the basic smell or taste of a product).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer