Essential oil of clary sage
Commonly known as: Salvia Sclarea Oil (I.N.C.I.), also known as Woundwort, and All-Heal.
Botanical name: Salvia sclarea.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves and flowering tops.
Cultivation area, origin: Western Asia (Turkey, Caucasus, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan), Southern and Central Europe (Germany, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Greece, Yugoslavia, Spain, Portugal), North America (United States).
Blooming: From June to September.
Origin, provenance: France.
Phytochemical composition: Linalyl acetate, linalool, germacrene-D, alpha-terpineol, sclareol, limonene, geraniol.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Colourless to yellow; Scent: Herbaceous, with notes of hay and tobacco.
Physical properties: Density = 0.890 - 0.908.
Concerns: Tonic, sebum-regulating, soothing, stimulates hair growth, purifying.
Effect: All skin types, particularly oily skin and skin prone to acne; All hair types, particularly scalps with dandruff and hair loss.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (eye contour treatments, cleansers, exfoliators, day and night creams, serums); Body Care (hand and foot creams, exfoliators); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, masks, lotions, serums); Hygiene (toothpastes, deodorants).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it's recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, away from heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not to be used by children. Do not use pure essential oil on the skin or mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the area around the eyes, or inside the ears.
Note: It is advisable to test the essential oil before using it (two drops in the crook of the elbow for at least 24 hours to ensure there is no reaction).