murphySalvia officinalis (Sage) leaf oil
AKA: Garden sage, Sage Leaf Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the leaves of Salvia officinalis, a Mediterranean perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family. Extracted through steam distillation of the dried sage leaves to obtain the essential oil.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8022-56-8 (generic)
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Propellant
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Propels product from container
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 829)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 829)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0028–0.02%
Rinse-off0.02%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2020 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR