INCI name

SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT

Sage leaf extract

Anti-seborrheic Cleansing Oral care Skin conditioning Tonicreviewed

An extract of sage leaves.

What it is

Salvia officinalis leaf extract is obtained from the leaves of common sage. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic, cleansing, oral care, skin-conditioning and tonic ingredient.

Where it is used

Used in shampoos, deodorants, toothpastes, mouthwashes, toners and cleansers.

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 composition of a plant extract depends on the solvent and process used; the label does not show it.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic: Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
Cleansing: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Oral care: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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 (211)

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