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Essential Oil of Clary Sage

Commonly known as: Salvia Sclarea Oil (I.N.C.I.), also known as Wound Herb or All-Good.

Botanical name: Salvia sclarea.

Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.

Family: Lamiaceae.

Part of the plant extracted: Leaves and flowering tops.

Location: 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).

Flowering: From June to September.

Provenance, origin: France.

Phytochemical composition: Linalyl acetate, linalool, germacrene-D, alpha-terpineol, sclareol, limonene, geraniol.

Sensorial properties: Appearance: Liquid; Color: Colorless to yellow; Scent: Herbaceous, with notes of hay and tobacco.

Physical characteristics: Density = 0.890 - 0.908.

Benefits: Tonic, sebum-regulating, soothing, stimulates hair growth, purifying.

Concerns: All skin types, particularly oily and acne-prone skin; All hair types, especially those with dandruff and hair loss issues.

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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. Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Do not use in 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 (apply two drops in the crook of your elbow for at least 24 hours to ensure there is no reaction).

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Traditionally, clary sage essential oil is used to effectively combat issues related to the female cycle (painful periods, absence of periods, premenstrual syndrome, menopause...). It is also recognized for stimulating hair growth and regulating sebum production.