Salvia officinalis (Sage) flower/leaf/stem water
AKA “Sage Water”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Salvia officinalis (Sage) flower/leaf/stem water
AKA: Sage Water
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Steam Distillation (Hydrosol) Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-79-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Sage water (hydrosol) has been used for centuries as a skin tonic in European and Mediterranean beauty rituals, valued for its astringent and clarifying properties. It was commonly prepared by distillation for facial cleansing and toning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cellulose derivatives and natural gums as gelling agents for preparation of emulgel-based dosage forms: A brief review.
Raeisi Estabragh MA, Sajadi Bami M, Dehghannoudeh G, Noudeh YD, Moghimipour E
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2026
Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin.
Resende DISP, Ferreira MS, Sousa-Lobo JM, Sousa E, Almeida IF
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Potato Production, Usage, and Nutrition--A Review.
Zaheer K, Akhtar MH
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2016
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR