Salvia officinalis (Sage) root extract

AKA: Garden sage, Sage Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-79-1 / 8022-56-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Sage root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and European herbalism as a tonic and astringent. Less common in skincare than leaf preparations, but valued for its concentrated bioactive compounds.
EWG
4
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-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR