Salvia Officinalis Extract

Explained

Sage extract is a culinary and medicinal herb with antibacterial, antioxidant, and soothing properties.

This ingredient is made up of 75-90% ursolic acid, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.

Fun fact: Sage is a member of the mint family.

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What it does

Antimicrobial Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits
Cleansing To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Soothing Having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect
Tonic Used remove soap residues and moisturize

Alternative names

Sage Extract

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 80200
INCI Name SALVIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
EC #  282-025-9 / 282-025-9
All Functions Antidandruff, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Cleansing, Deodorant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Tonic