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Sage, Rubbed and White Sage* **

June 15, 2009 By Salvia officinalis, S. apiana

Family Name: Lamiaceae, mint
Origin: Serbia

White sage is also known as sacred sage. The leaves and flowers of sage are antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, extremely antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent and healing. Its active constituents include: terpenes such as camphor, labiate tannins and flavonoids. Recommended for blemished, normal-oily, oily and mature skin types, sage is especially beneficial for acne, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, hair loss and seborrhea. Healing to demanding skin, sage is included in skincare products such as facial steams, cleansers, toners, soaps and bath herbs. It has been used as a wash and salve to treat eczema, psoriasis, poison oak and poison ivy.

* Essential Oil

Origin: Italy

Sage is very effective as an antiperspirant when included in deodorants. It is a common ingredient in hair products including shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses for oily hair, thinning hair, to darken gray hair and to stimulate the scalp. Sage is breath freshening when added to toothpastes and mouthwashes and helps treat gingivitis. Sage essential oil is described as a refreshing camphoraceous top-middle note with a spicy warm undertone. Its properties for mind include: antidepressant, calming, energizing, grounding and uplifting for mental strain and fatigue. Sage is also used by Native Americans to rid a place of negative spirits.

** Herbal Extract

Main Properties

  • PERFORMANCE
    • antimicrobial
    • antioxidant
    • antiseptic
    • healing
  • MIND
    • calming
    • grounding
    • uplifting
  • FUNCTIONAL
    • preservative

Skin Types

Best for blemished, combination, oil-rich and mature skin

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