Formula: 161149 Difficulty level: medium Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: - Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 50 gr A Coco-Silicone 43 21,5 gr A Zinc ricinoleate 3 1,5 gr A Stearic acid 30 15 gr A...
Sage essential oil
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Description
The name Sage originates from the Latin salvare, to save, to heal, and this is no exaggeration. Salvia officinalis is one of the plants with the longest and most well-documented traditions of medicinal use in the history of European phytotherapy: ancient, medieval, and modern alike. The extracted essential oil concentrates this tradition into an extremely active form, dominated by three main compounds, camphor, 1,8-cineole, and alpha-thujone, which grant it a complex biochemical profile with recognized purifying and tonic properties, but also a character that demands conscious use.
It is essential to specify: Salvia officinalis and Salvia sclarea are two completely different oils, with distinct biochemical profiles, properties, and contraindications. Sage is the powerful, camphorous oil, featuring remarkable anhidrotic action and intense purifying properties, but also clear usage restrictions due to its thujone content. The two are not interchangeable.
air Olfactory profile: Intensely herbaceous, sharp, camphorous, and medicinal, with herbal-spicy notes and a characteristic coolness. Persistent and dominant, a few drops immediately alter the profile of any formula.
Ingredients: Sage Essential Oil (Salvia Officinalis Oil)
100% pure and natural, botanically and biochemically defined, undiluted
Obtained by steam distillation from the aerial parts of the plant
encrypted_add_circle Cosmetic Properties and Benefits
- Anhidrotic: Helps in case of a predisposition to excessive sweating, acting as an active ingredient in deodorants and personal hygiene products for hyperhidrosis control.
- Purifying, astringent: Traditionally used for the care of oily skin, a seborrheic scalp, and dandruff, serving as an active ingredient in shampoos, toners, and hair treatments for skin with excess sebum.
- Oral hygiene: Holds a long-standing reputation in preparations for the comfort of the gums and oral cavity, ideal as an ingredient in mouthwashes, toothpastes, and natural oral hygiene products.
- Skin tonic: Contributes to a firm and toned appearance of the skin, used in body formulas with a remodeling effect, alongside active vegetable oils.
- Broad-spectrum purifier: Traditionally used for the care of skin prone to imperfections, acting as a functional ingredient in cleansing formulas and hygiene products.
air_freshener Aromatherapeutic Properties
- Mental tonic and stimulant: Its vigorous and camphorous aroma has an alerting and clarifying effect, used to alleviate states of mental fatigue and a lack of concentration.
- Ambient purifier: Used in spaces requiring air sanitization - diffused in small doses, it contributes to a clean and invigorating environment.
- Feminine balance: In traditional aromatherapy, sage is frequently mentioned in the context of comfort during female hormonal transition periods - use with caution, strictly outside of pregnancy.
hub Recommended Synergies
Natural deodorant: Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil, Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, Shea Butter, Murumuru Butter.
Oily and seborrheic scalp: Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, Organic Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil, Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Organic Black Cumin Oil, Burdock Oil.
Oily skin with imperfections: Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Green Clay, Hamamelis Floral Water, Tamanu Oil.
Natural oral hygiene: Lemon Essential Oil, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil, Coconut Oil.
Body remodeling: Cypress Essential Oil, Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Grapefruit Essential Oil, Tamanu Oil, Centella Asiatica Oil.
Natural perfumery: Acts as an herbaceous-camphorous middle note, providing an element of contrast and freshness in fougères, herbal accords, and masculine compositions. It tames beautifully alongside Lavender, Bergamot, and Organic Cedarwood Atlas.
Practical Applications and DIY Recipes
Sage Essential Oil is used exclusively as an ingredient in cosmetic preparations and aromatherapeutic compositions, in small concentrations and for limited periods. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Use with prudence due to the thujone content. Do not use internally. For correct dosages, consult the IFRA certificate attached to the product on the website.
face Skincare
- Natural solid deodorant: A few drops of Sage and Organic Tea Tree incorporated into melted Murumuru Butter with baking soda and cornstarch.
- Tonic body massage oil: A few drops of Sage, a few of Cypress, and a few of Organic Lemon, diluted in Tamanu Oil and Centella Asiatica Oil.
- Mask for oily skin: A few drops of Sage and a few of Organic Tea Tree, mixed with a tablespoon of Green Clay and enough Witch Hazel Floral Water. Leave on for 8–10 minutes, then rinse.
face_3 Hair Care
- Mask for a seborrheic scalp: A few drops of Sage and Organic Rosemary, diluted in Organic Black Cumin Oil topped up with Ricin Oil. Massage into the scalp, leave on for 30 minutes, then wash with shampoo. Maximum twice a week.
- Addition to shampoo: 1-2 drops directly into your shampoo dose for an oily scalp, provides a purifying and sebum-regulating effect, with a distinctive herbaceous fragrance.
home_and_garden Oral Hygiene & Household Use
- DIY toothpaste: One drop of Sage and a few drops of Organic Peppermint in a base of baking soda and Coconut Oil, a purifying formula that freshens the breath.
- Purifying room spray: A few drops of Sage and a few of Lemon, dissolved in Cosmetic Alcohol and topped with distilled water, brings a fresh herbaceous note, less common than classic citrus blends.
fragrance DIY Perfumery
- Herbaceous note in masculine or fougère compositions: Sage brings a medicinal-herbaceous character that contrasts interestingly with floral or citrus notes. Dose carefully, 1–2 drops are sufficient to imprint its specific character. It combines with Organic Lavender, Bergamot, and Organic Cedarwood Atlas for a classic fougère accord with a clean and unconventional profile.
Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Q: What is the difference between Sage and Clary Sage?
A: They are two completely different oils, they are not interchangeable. Sage (Salvia officinalis) contains camphor, 1,8-cineole, and thujone — compounds with powerful, purifying, and anhidrotic actions, but with clear usage restrictions. Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) has a profile dominated by linalyl acetate and linalool, featuring a floral-musky aroma, a relaxing effect, and properties associated with female hormonal balance, without containing thujone. Sage is more active and more restrictive; clary sage is gentler and more versatile in general cosmetics.
Q: Why is the usage restriction for Sage so important?
A: Thujone, the main compound of concern in sage, is a ketonic monoterpene with documented neuroactive properties in toxicological literature. At high doses or during prolonged use, it can cause adverse effects on the nervous system. At correct cosmetic doses (in compliance with the attached IFRA certificates), the oil is safe for topical use, but the limits must be strictly respected. This is precisely why the contraindications are unequivocal: pregnancy, breastfeeding, young children, epilepsy, and high blood pressure.
Q: Can Sage replace a conventional deodorant?
A: In the context of a correctly formulated DIY natural deodorant, yes, with realistically calibrated expectations. The traditional anhidrotic action of sage has been recognized for centuries, and in combination with deodorant actives (Zinc Ricinoleate, lemonester) and a suitable base, the results can be satisfying. The difference compared to antiperspirants with aluminum salts: sage does not mechanically block the pores, but acts differently, through anhidrotic properties. Efficiency varies from one person to another.
Technical Data, Warnings
Botanical name: Salvia officinalis L.
INCI: Salvia Officinalis Oil
Botanical family: Lamiaceae
Obtaining method: steam distillation from the aerial parts
100% pure and natural, botanically and biochemically defined
Product for cosmetic and aromatic use. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Do not use internally.
Oil containing thujone - use with caution, for limited periods. Use for short intervals, with breaks.
Store in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Absolute contraindications: pregnancy and breastfeeding (documented abortifacient effect), young children, epilepsy, high blood pressure, severe kidney and liver diseases.
For dilutions in accordance with legal regulations, consult the IFRA certificate attached to the product on the website.
Sensitive individuals should perform a tolerance test; perform a skin patch test in the bend of the elbow 24 hours before use. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive mucous membranes. In case of an accident, rinse abundantly with a vegetable oil.
For use in case of chronic diseases or for the elderly, the recommendation is to consult a doctor.
Bibliography and Sources
The properties and safety profile of Sage essential oil are documented in reference works and clinical studies:
- Tisserand, R., & Young, R. - Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (2nd Edition)
- Franchomme, P., & Pénoël, D. - L'Aromathérapie Exactement - biochemical profile and usage protocols in clinical aromatherapy.
- Ghorbani, A., & Esmaeilizadeh, M. - “Pharmacological properties of Salvia officinalis and its components” (Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2017)
- CIR Expert Panel - “Safety Assessment of Salvia officinalis-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics” (2021) - safety evaluation in cosmetic formulations
- Halicioglu et al. - “Toxicity of Salvia officinalis in a Newborn and a Child: An Alarming Report” (Pediatric Neurology, 2011)
Details
Code
D-1157
Categories
Other names
Salvie comună
Status
100% pure and natural, E.O.B.B.D. botanically and biochemically defined
Fragrance note
middle note, top note
Suitable for
aromatherapy, bath, cosmetics, household
Key benefits
anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, deodorant, invigorating
Specific indications
skin infections
Skin care
Masks, Serums, Treatments
Skin type
Acne prone, Oily
Body care
Conditioners, Ointments
Hair care
Scalp serums, Treatments
Hygiene
Deodorants, Oral hygiene, Soaps
Solubility
in ethyl alcohol, in oil
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, keep out of the reach of children
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A qualitative and pleasant smelling essential oil I use it for deodorant and massage oil
A wonderful oil! I use it for intimate hygiene products, hair products. and in cold process soap.
I use this essential oil to obtain cosmetic products (e.g. in deodorants) intended to relieve various skin problems. This is due to its therapeutic qualities, being antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral. It also has lipolytic, anti-cellulite and sweat-balancing effects.
A wonderful oil, helps a lot in treating urinary infections, has a pleasant smell and is a real help.
A great oil for treating herpes simplex but also respiratory colds. In addition, it has a familiar and calming scent that gives you a feeling of comfort and relaxation.
It's good, it's the second 100ml portion that I order and I use it in many priduse: toothpaste, deodorants etc. I would like to be able to use it in the kitchen in various dishes. in general I wish I could use all essential oils and internally because the ones from DoTerra subt too expensive!
I studied a list of 27 anti-inflammatory essential oils, and along with other essential oils, I took it for ozonated and anointing the skin. very good effect! glad to find it here and a few ml, and everyone can afford it and can take it often!
In general I would like most of the essential oils to be in your offer and in larger quantity, some - very common and sought-after - even more than 100 ml.
it's a great product and I'm so surprised that no one has thought to write anything about it until now. I bought it about 2-3 months ago, and it's long over because I've discovered so many ways I can use it. In bathwater it's wonderful, along with some Himalayan salt; in water, simply as an air-sprayed odorizer, and on and on, in cosmetics - I add 2, 3 drops to the oil I use at night before bed for body.