Holy Basil OSE is a plant-derived active ideal to soothe inflamed or stressed skin. In today’s modern world, our skin is continuously exposed to pervasive air pollution, causing increased inflammation and damage to the tissue that can lead to accelerated signs of aging. A proprietary extract from fragrant, flowering holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Holy Basil OSE is a combination of superior bio-actives for maximal protection of the skin against environmental stressors and toxins. These natural components work together in the skin to buffer the immune response to inflammatory stimuli while fortifying the extracellular matrix (ECM), the structural foundation of the skin.

Holy Basil OSE helps to combat the chronic, low-level inflammation induced by exposure to airborne toxins and pollution, which can cause excessive damage and premature aging in unprotected skin. When applied to keratinocytes, Holy Basil OSE remarkably reduces the levels of inflammatory mediators that are usually induced by particulate matter exposure. At the same time, Holy Basil OSE rejuvenates skin health by modulating the expression of 21 genes important for ECM structure and fundamental cellular interactions essential for maintaining youthful skin physiology and appearance.

Applications

• De-stressing anti-aging regimens targeting oxidative and proteolytic damage (pollution, UV exposure, etc.)
• Soothing and calming products for sensitive skin
• Skincare products targeted towards millennials and young consumers (for skin protection and aging prevention)
• Formulas to treat mild-to-moderate blemishes in young and adult consumers
• Emulsions, creams, and lotions
• Pre- and post-sun skin care
• BB creams, CC creams, and color formulations