Tulsi is regarded as the 'Queen of Herbs' and is celebrated in Ayurveda as a powerful physical and mental rejuvenator. It is regarded as Sattvic ('Transcendental, Life-Giving, Pure'). It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in the past and is still an integral ingredient to many cosmetic combinations to boost immunity and soothe inflamed skin.
Benefits...
Tulsi is a popular ingredient, for its soothing, grounding fragrance. A superfood for the body and skin, Holy Basil or more commonly known as Tulsi in India is widely consumed orally and topically owing to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is enriched with vitamins and flavonoids that help maintain healthy skin and hair. As per Ayurveda, Holy Basil essential oil is distilled for aromatic, medicinal and spiritual purposes. The age-defying properties in basil leaves help reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Basil leaves are a wonderful choice of natural remedy to clear out pores and to get a naturally glowing skin. The natural components present in basil are beneficial and aid in unclogging the pores by eliminating excess sebum, dirt, dead cells, and other impurities from them. Basil or Tulsi is cooling and soothing in nature which enhances its excellent anti-inflammatory properties to work well in warding off skin irritations, small wounds and acne. Also rich in Vitamin C, it boosts skin cells metabolism and lend brighter complexion, firmness and elasticity to the skin.