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Salvia officinalis (Sage) root extract
AKA “Sage Root Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Salvia officinalis (Sage) root extract
AKA: Sage Root Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-79-1 / 8022-56-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis (Sage)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Usage of Synthetic Peptides in Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin.
Resende DISP, Ferreira MS, Sousa-Lobo JM, Sousa E, Almeida IF
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
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Potato Production, Usage, and Nutrition--A Review.
Zaheer K, Akhtar MH
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2016
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR