Salvia officinalis (Sage) leaf oil
AKA “Sage Leaf Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Salvia officinalis (Sage) leaf oil
AKA: Sage Leaf Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8022-56-8 (generic)
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Propellant
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Propels product from container
Traditional Use
The essential oil of sage leaves has been traditionally used in Mediterranean and European skincare for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and skin-clarifying properties. Historically used in small quantities in oils and salves for skin conditions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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
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
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
Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin.
Resende DISP, Ferreira MS, Sousa-Lobo JM, Sousa E, Almeida IF
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Potato Production, Usage, and Nutrition--A Review.
Zaheer K, Akhtar MH
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2016
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR