Salvia officinalis (Sage) leaf extract

AKA: Garden sage, Sage Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Sage leaf extract has been documented in traditional European herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating oily skin, acne, and inflammation. The concentrated extract became widely incorporated into modern skincare products in the 20th century.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR