Salvia officinalis oil (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 8022-56-8 / 8477

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Salvia officinalis oil, is the essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the dried leaves of Salvia officinalis, the sage plant (Red sage; Garden sage; Sage), an evergreen shrub from the labiate family.

Salvia officinalis oil is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract acts as a tonic (creates a pleasant feeling on skin or hair). Sage oil also has a masking effect (reduces or inhibits an undesirable inherent odour or taste of the product).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer