Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-79-1 / 8022-56-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Sage root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and European herbalism as a tonic and astringent. Less common in skincare than leaf preparations, but valued for its concentrated bioactive compounds.