Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) flower
AKA “Clary sage flower
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) flower
AKA: Clary sage flower
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Salvia Sclarea (Clary sage) flower is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Biennial or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-83-7
Form
Powder
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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.
Perfuming
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Used in medieval European herbalism for skin conditions and inflammation. Traditionally employed in folk medicine across Europe as an astringent and for balancing oily skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Balancing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR