Snapshot
- Overview
- An herbal clary sage extract that calms and conditions skin.
- Category
- Soothing, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea)
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is a botanical ingredient sourced from the leaves and flowering tops of the herb. It gives formulations an herbal scent, a calming skin feel in leave-on care, and everyday conditioning.
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Our take
Is Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) a Good Ingredient?
Offers a pleasant herbal note and basic conditioning, but strong evidence for soothing effects is limited; aromatic constituents may increase sensitization risk in leave-on products. Those gaps in the evidence, plus the added risk, are why it sits at Fair.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps ease sensations of dryness or tightness and leaves skin feeling supple. Contributes to a comfortable, balanced complexion.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Blended into facial oils, toners, and moisturizers for a botanical accent and to support everyday conditioning.
Before you use it
Safety
May cause irritation or sensitization in fragrance‑sensitive individuals; patch testing is recommended. Avoid undiluted aromatic preparations near the eye area or on compromised skin.
Products with Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea)
