Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) flower/leaf oil

AKA: Clary sage flower/leaf oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Salvia Sclarea (Clary sage) flower/leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Biennial or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-83-7
Form
Oil
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.
Anti Sebum
Astringent
Soothing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Calms irritated skin
Reduces excess sebum
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Clary sage has been used in European folk medicine and traditional herbal practice for centuries for skin balancing and hormonal support. The essential oil was valued in historical perfumery and skincare for its aromatic and purifying properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR