Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil

Salvia sclarea (clary sage) oil is a volatile essential oil steam-distilled from the flowering tops of the clary sage plant. It's used in cosmetics and perfumery for its herbaceous, musky aroma, though it carries some sensitivity risk.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Clary sage oil adds a warm, herbal scent to fragranced products.
Category
Fragrance
Type
Essential Oil

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Adds a warm, botanical scent that elevates the sensory experience of products, though it may trigger sensitivity in some users, so patch testing is recommended.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in fragranced facial oils, balms, and body lotions to deliver a natural-smelling finish.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Can irritate or sensitize, particularly for fragrance-reactive or compromised skin; patch test first and avoid the eye area. Use at low concentrations and discontinue if redness, burning, or stinging occurs.

Is Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because it contributes a pleasant natural aroma but offers limited skin benefit, and its volatile fragrance allergens raise a meaningful risk of irritation or sensitization. It's best viewed as a sensory additive rather than an active skincare ingredient.

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