Salvia officinalis (Sage) leaf extract

AKA: Garden sage, Sage Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the leaves of Salvia officinalis, a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region in the Lamiaceae family. Extracted from dried sage leaves using solvent extraction methods to concentrate the active compounds.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antidandruff, cleansing, oral care. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-79-1 / 8022-56-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antidandruff
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Oral Care
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Fights free radicals
Soothes inflammation
Supports skin healing
Protects against bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 829)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 829)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–0.38%
Rinse-off0.000004–0.08%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2020 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR