INCI name

SALVIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

Sage extract

An extract of sage with many listed functions, from cleansing to skin conditioning.

What it is

Salvia officinalis extract is an extract of the whole plant of common sage, Salvia officinalis. CosIng lists it as anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, cleansing, deodorant, skin-conditioning, skin-protecting, soothing and tonic.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, deodorants, toners, cleansers, creams and oral care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or the content of individual plant constituents. It is not the same as sage oil, which has its own INCI name.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (14)

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