INCI Name

Description

What is it?

Leaves from Croatia/Turkey. The botanical generic name for all the Sage family is derived from the Latin ‘salvere’, to save, cure or thrive, a lasting testament to its ancient reputation as a medical cure-all. Sage has one of the longest histories of use of any culinary or medicinal herb.  Native to the Mediterranean region, Sage is now grown in all of Europe and North America. It is the leaves of the plant that are used.

It was used by herbalists externally to treat sprains, damaged tissue, swelling, ulcers, chilblains, bruises, ringworm, fungicidal attacks and bleeding.
 
Sage has had its cosmetic uses too; the ancient Romans used a strong Infusion of the herb to darken their hair.

Precautions: Because of its thujone content, it is advised not to use too much Sage during pregnancy and in not too large an amount on a regular basis for all. Even when consumed in small amounts for long periods of time, thujone may cause increased heart rate and mental confusion. Very high amounts may lead to convulsions or epileptic fits. Sage should be avoided when a fever is present. Extracts of Sage made with alcohol are likely to be higher in thujone than those made with water. These concerns do not extend to the use of Sage as a Gargle or Mouth Wash.

Action/Benefits

• Sage is an astringent and has an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral effect. Sage is also beneficial for washing, bathing and wrapping varicose ulcers and other sores, which do not heal easily.
• Use an infusion of Sage in skin toners, lotions, creams and gels for treating oily, spotty skin and for wrinkled, sagging complexions. 
• Beneficial in skin toners, cleansers, lotions, creams and gels as it is cleansing, stimulates the blood circulation, closing pores and restores elasticity to the skin.
• For treating eczema, spots and rashes add to skin toners, lotions, creams and gels.
• Sage has antibacterial properties that are effective in Deodorants, as well as baths for treating sweaty feet. It is astringent and the thujone is antibacterial and antiperspirant (it takes about 1 hour for it to become effective). Sage Oil inhibits the action of glands like the sweat and saliva glands.
• In hair care products Sage helps to prevent hair loss by strengthening and disinfecting the scalp. Use in hair rinses, shampoos and conditioners. When used as a hair rinse it may darken the colour of the hair (not everybody’s hair responds to this).
• A Sage infusion is used as an excellent antiseptic mouth wash and gargle for inflammations of the oral cavity and throat.

Which products to use it in

An unpublished, preliminary German study with people suffering from excessive perspiration found that either a dry leaf extract or an infusion of the leaf reduced sweating by as much as 50%. Therefore it is very effective when used in deodorants.

Water or oil-soluble?

Water soluble.

Can I add it to ready-made products?

Not appropriate.

How to use in products

For an in depth article on how to use Herbs in your products please refer to the Skin Care Library at the bottom of this page.

Storage and Shelf Life

2-3 years. Store in the dark and keep dry.

Related/Synergistic Products

1. Combine Sage infused products with Sage essential oils. For treating oily skin, combine with Lemon essential oil.
2. For wrinkly skin and specific sagging conditions use pumpkin seed oil and/or Zinc Oxide.
3. For treating sweaty feet add Tea Tree oil, Fragonia and Lavender essential oils.
   

 

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