Blue Basil
Blue Basil is a vibrant botanical extract derived from a special variety of basil plant. Prized in clean beauty for its soothing and antioxidant properties, it brings a refreshing herbal note to skincare and haircare formulas. It is a gentle, natural ingredient that helps calm and protect the skin.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Blue Basil extract functions as a soothing and antioxidant ingredient. It helps to neutralise free radicals while delivering a calming effect on the skin, making it a popular choice in facial mists, serums, moisturisers and hair treatments. Its naturally derived compounds support the skin’s barrier and leave a fresh, clean feel without irritation.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes sensitive skin
- Provides antioxidant protection
- Helps reduce the appearance of redness
- Refreshes and revitalises dull skin
- Supports a healthy skin barrier
- Adds a pleasant herbal scent to formulas
Best for
sensitive skin, reactive skin, dull skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Blue Basil comes from the leaves and flowers of Ocimum basilicum ‘Blue Basil’, a striking purple-leaved variety of the common basil plant. It is cultivated in various regions including parts of Europe and Asia for its aromatic and cosmetic properties.
Products with Blue Basil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Blue Basil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Tiffany & Co. & Love for Her Eau de Parfum 50ml Tiffany & Co