Salvia Sclarea Extract
What Salvia Sclarea Extract is & what it does
Salvia Sclarea Extract is derived from clary sage, a flowering herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a botanical additive valued for its aromatic and conditioning properties, and it can lend a light fragrance to a product. It is often included as part of a plant-based or naturally positioned ingredient blend.
Is Salvia Sclarea Extract safe?
Salvia Sclarea Extract is widely used as a botanical additive in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels used in skincare. Because it is an aromatic plant extract, people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities may occasionally react to it. If you have known plant or fragrance allergies, patch testing a new product is sensible.
What does Salvia Sclarea Extract do in skincare?
Salvia Sclarea Extract is derived from clary sage and is used in skincare as a conditioning and aromatic botanical. It can contribute a light natural scent and is often included as part of a plant-based ingredient blend. It generally plays a supporting role rather than acting as a primary active.
Is Salvia Sclarea Extract natural or synthetic?
Salvia Sclarea Extract is natural in origin, obtained from the clary sage plant. It is a botanical extract rather than a lab-synthesized compound. The exact processing and solvents used can vary by supplier.
Sunscreens with Salvia Sclarea Extract
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dewytree Urban Shade Blue Tone Up Sun SPF 50+ Pa++++
84/100
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Labiotte UV Veil Perfect Fit Sun Cream
79/100
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Mellisa D-vitamin Cream SPF 15
75/100
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AHC Natural Perfection Moist Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++
73/100
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Esfolio Blue Flower Sun Cream SPF 50
67/100
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Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm SPF 25
54/100
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Clinique Repairwear™ Uplifting Firming Cream Broad Spectrum Spf 15
49/100
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Likami Anti-pollution Shield SPF 30
49/100