Salvia Officinalis Oil
Salvia Officinalis Oil – an aromatic component. Contains thujone – a neurotoxin at high concentrations. Pregnant and breastfeeding should avoid even topically.
Evidence by route
Topical application
Aromatic component. High contact allergy risk.
- EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III – mandatory allergen labelling.
How to read tiers A–F
- DNo data, or very weak or conflicting data
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Medium
- Allergen risk
- High
- Pregnancy
- Avoid
- Suitable for
- Normal, Combination, Oily
- Use with caution
- Sensitive, Dry
About this ingredient
Salvia Officinalis Oil is obtained by steam distillation or cold pressing. INCI: Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil. In cosmetics it is used as an aromatic component in perfumery, creams and body oils. There are no standalone dermatological effects – the main function is fragrance. Safety. Contains thujone – a neurotoxin at high concentrations. Pregnant and breastfeeding should avoid even topically. Use levels run from 0.05 to 1% (higher levels carry irritation and sensitization risk).
Frequently asked questions
Is Salvia Officinalis Oil safe during pregnancy?
Salvia Officinalis Oil is not recommended during pregnancy. Consider an alternative from the same category.
What skin types is Salvia Officinalis Oil for?
Salvia Officinalis Oil suits: normal, combination, oily. Use with caution in: sensitive, dry.
Can Salvia Officinalis Oil irritate the skin?
Salvia Officinalis Oil has moderate irritation potential. Sensitive skin may show a transient reaction that usually settles with adaptation.
Can Salvia Officinalis Oil cause an allergic reaction?
Salvia Officinalis Oil has high allergen potential. Perform a patch test on the inner forearm 24 hours before facial application.
What is Salvia Officinalis Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
Salvia Officinalis Oil – an aromatic component.
Is Salvia Officinalis Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 1/5 – very low comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Salvia Officinalis Oil?
The INCI name is Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil. It may also appear as: Sage Oil.
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