Escentia Basil Pure Essential Oil

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Also Known As: Sweet Basil, French Basil
• Country Of Origin: India
• Form: Liquid essential oil
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves
• Aroma: Sweet, spicy and herbaceous
• Solubility: Oil soluble, not water soluble
• Suitable For: Cosmetic use
• Profile: Concentrated essential oil for fresh aromatic and cosmetic blending
• Suitable For: Diffusers, Oil Burners, Massage Oils, Body Oils, Steam Blends, Natural Fragrance Blends And Insect-Repellent Style Aromatic Blends
• Storage: Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat

• Diffuser and oil burner blends
• Properly diluted aromatic body oils
• Massage oil blends
• Steam inhalation blends
• Natural fragrance blends with a fresh herbaceous note
• Insect-repellent style aromatic blends
• Uplifting home scenting routines

This Product Is For:

• Aromatherapy enthusiasts who enjoy fresh, herbaceous essential oils
• Makers creating diffuser, massage and body oil blends
• Perfumers and blenders wanting a bright green note
• Anyone looking for an uplifting aromatic oil for home or personal care use

This Product Is Not For:

• Direct use on skin without dilution
• Water-based use without a suitable solubiliser
• Internal use
• Pregnancy
• Use around babies, young children or pets without professional guidance
• Sensitive skin without careful dilution and patch testing

• As a Diffuser Oil: Add a few drops to a diffuser or oil burner and adjust to preference.
• As a Massage Oil Ingredient: Dilute into a suitable carrier oil before topical use.
• As an Aromatic Steam Blend: Add a few drops to a bowl of hot water and use the vapour carefully.
• As a Body Oil Ingredient: Blend into a finished oil or balm formulation at an appropriate dilution.
• Processing Tip: Start low when blending, as basil has a strong aromatic profile.
• Blending Tip: Pair with bergamot, clary sage, citronella, geranium or lime for a more rounded aromatic result.

• For external use only
• Do not ingest
• Always dilute before applying to skin
• Not to be used during pregnancy
• If breastfeeding, seek professional advice before use
• May irritate sensitive skin, so patch test before first use
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat
• Certain essential oils may be unsafe for pets, so seek veterinary guidance before use around animals

Q: What does Basil Essential Oil smell like?
A: It has a sweet, spicy, herbaceous aroma with a fresh, lively character.

Q: Can I apply Basil Essential Oil directly to my skin?
A: No, it should always be properly diluted in a suitable carrier oil before topical use.

Q: Can I use Basil Essential Oil in a diffuser?
A: Yes, it is well suited to diffusers and oil burners where a fresh, uplifting aroma is wanted.

Q: Is Basil Essential Oil suitable during pregnancy?
A: No, it should be avoided during pregnancy.