Tropical Basil Essential Oil

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear oily liquid

• Colour: light yellow

• Odour: fresh, botanical, with spicy and aniseed notes

Density

0.93 - 0.97

Flash point

77°C

Storage

Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation and to the gradual evaporation of their volatile constituents. It is therefore essential to store your essential oils in a dark glass or aluminium bottle with a tightly fitting cap, at a temperature between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F).

Precautions

• Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding, or on children under the age of 6.

• May be irritating when used undiluted, always dilute well before applying to the skin.

• Do not use for prolonged or regular periods without the advice of a professional, especially for internal use. Percutaneous applications are preferred.

• Not recommended for people taking blood thinners or with blood clotting conditions, oral use prohibited.

• Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment of the European Directive relating to cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): linalool, citral (geranial and neral).

• As a general rule, always carry out a patch test of your preparation on the crook of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.