VeriMomIs ocimum basilicum leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
Reviewed by VeriMom Editorial Team · Last reviewed
Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
ocimum basilicum leaf extract
NO KNOWN RISKS93
/100
0
Pregnancy-safe products containing ocimum basilicum leaf extract
Mediheal
Mediheal Baobab Soothing Moisture Toner - 200ml
98/100
Mediheal
Mediheal Baobab Soothing Moisture Cleansing Foam - 120ml
98/100
Mediheal
Mediheal Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream - 100ml
98/100
Mediheal
Mediheal Baobab Soothing Moisture Cream
98/100
Mediheal
Mediheal Baobab Special Set - 1set(4items)
98/100
Curlsmith
Curlsmith Curl Conditioning Oil-in-cream
97/100
Charis
Charis M+ Madecassoside Cica Cream (Discontinued)
97/100
Shower mate
Shower mate Goat Milk Body Wash (with Manuka Honey)
97/100
Authentic Beauty Concept
Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrate Cleanser
97/100
N.A.E
N.A.E. Riparazione Repairing leave-in Conditioner
97/100
Related ingredients
See also
Sources & references
Authoritative references used to score this ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ocimum basilicum leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
- Ocimum basilicum (basil) leaf extract is a botanical extract with no harmonised CLP reproductive classifications (no ECHA Annex VI H360/H361 listed) and no specific SCCS or CIR reproductive safety findings indicating hazard. No robust animal or human reproductive/teratology data were identified in authoritative safety lists, so default hazard and mechanism scores are 0. Topical cosmetic use of plant extracts can have low but measurable dermal absorption for some constituents (essential oils/phenolics), so exposure is scored as low (1) for pregnant adults. Sources reviewed: ECHA Annex VI (no harmonised reproductive classification), PubChem/CosIng entries for Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, EWG database.
- Is ocimum basilicum leaf extract safe while breastfeeding?
- Same rationale as pregnancy: no authoritative reproductive/breastfeeding hazard classifications or data indicating milk transfer or developmental toxicity. Dermal exposure from cosmetics is judged low but potentially measurable; therefore exposure scored 1 for lactating adults. Sources: PubChem/CosIng, ECHA (no harmonised classification), EWG.
- Is ocimum basilicum leaf extract safe for baby skin?
- No infant-specific reproductive or developmental toxicity data were identified and no authoritative flags exist, so hazard and mechanism remain 0. Because infant skin (0–3 yr) has higher permeability/surface-area-to-weight, exposure score is increased by +1 relative to adults (adult e=1 → infant e=2) to reflect higher potential absorption from topical products. Sources: CosIng/PubChem product identity, absence of harmonised ECHA classification, EWG.
- How does VeriMom score ocimum basilicum leaf extract?
- VeriMom scores ocimum basilicum leaf extract at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
- What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to ocimum basilicum leaf extract?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to ocimum basilicum leaf extract based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
Check your own skincare
Paste any product's ingredient list into our free checker and see every ingredient scored against EU regulatory data and peer-reviewed research.
Open the pregnancy-safe ingredient checkerCheck every label in 2 seconds
Get VeriMom free — scan any product and see the pregnancy safety score instantly.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.