Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil

Salvia officinalis (sage) oil is a volatile essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the sage plant. In cosmetics it's used mainly as a fragrance, adding a camphor-like herbal scent; its potency keeps usage very low.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Sage oil is mostly a fragrance with minimal skincare benefit.
Category
Fragrance
Type
Essential Oil

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Primarily imparts scent; skincare benefits are minimal and can be offset by its reactivity on very sensitive skin. Best considered a perfuming aid rather than a treatment active.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Added in tiny amounts to perfumed creams, body lotions, shower gels, and some hair products to provide a crisp herbal aroma.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Essential oil allergens and thujone-rich fractions can provoke irritation; keep concentrations low and avoid the eye area. Patch test if prone to sensitivity.

Is Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because it's valuable for fragrance but offers limited skin benefit and carries a higher risk of irritation or sensitization from its volatile constituents. It should be used sparingly, especially in leave-on facial care, which keeps it from a higher rating.

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