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Salvia officinalis (Sage) extract
AKA “Sage Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Salvia officinalis (Sage) extract
AKA: Sage Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Preservative
Cleanser
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antidandruff, antimicrobial, antioxidant. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8022-56-8 / 84082-79-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antidandruff
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Deodorant
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Tonic
Nourishing
Protecting
Traditional Use
Sage has been used in European, Mediterranean, and traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years as an antimicrobial and astringent herb. Historically applied to skin for acne, oiliness, and wound healing, sage became a staple in skincare remedies across cultures.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Cellulose derivatives and natural gums as gelling agents for preparation of emulgel-based dosage forms: A brief review.
Raeisi Estabragh MA, Sajadi Bami M, Dehghannoudeh G, Noudeh YD, Moghimipour E
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
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Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
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Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
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Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
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Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
→
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
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Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin.
Resende DISP, Ferreira MS, Sousa-Lobo JM, Sousa E, Almeida IF
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
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Potato Production, Usage, and Nutrition--A Review.
Zaheer K, Akhtar MH
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2016
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR