Clary Sage Essential Oil (Salvia Sclarea) CAS 8016-63-5

Clary Sage Essential Oil – Warm, Herbaceous-Floral Oil for Aromatherapy, Perfumery, and Skin Care

Basic Information

• CAS Number: 8016-63-5

• Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea

• Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops

• Extraction Method: Steam distillation

• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

• Odor: Warm, herbaceous, floral, slightly sweet with a tea-like undertone

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and alcohol

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dark place, protected from light and heat

Overview
Clary sage essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the Salvia sclarea plant. It is highly valued for its warm, herbaceous-floral aroma with sweet, tea-like nuances, which makes it a popular ingredient in perfumery, aromatherapy, and natural cosmetics. The oil possesses a wide range of therapeutic properties, including calming, balancing, and skin-regenerating effects.

Chemical Composition
Clary sage essential oil is a complex mixture of terpenes, esters, and other bioactive compounds. Key constituents include:

• Linalool and linalyl acetate: Contribute to the floral and herbaceous notes.

• Sclareol: A diterpene alcohol responsible for the oil's fixative properties.

• α-Terpineol, camphor, and citronellol: Add freshness and spicy undertones.

• Other sesquiterpenes and oxides.

Physicochemical Properties

• Calming and relaxing: Reduces stress, anxiety, and nervous tension.

• Hormone balancing: Supports endocrine regulation, often used for menstrual and menopausal discomfort.

• Skin regenerating: Promotes skin cell renewal, improves elasticity, and helps balance sebum production.

• Antimicrobial: Exhibits mild antibacterial and antifungal activity.

• Fixative: Used in perfumery to enhance the longevity of fragrance compositions.

Applications

• Aromatherapy: Used in diffusers, massage oils, and bath products to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression; promotes relaxation and mental clarity.

• Perfumery: A key ingredient in many fine fragrances, providing warm, floral, and herbaceous notes with fixative properties.

• Skin care: Incorporated into creams, lotions, serums, and anti-aging products to improve skin texture, reduce inflammation, and balance oily or mature skin.

• Hair care: Used in shampoos and scalp treatments to balance sebum production and promote healthy hair growth.

• Natural medicine: Used in traditional remedies for hormonal balance and as a mild sedative.

Key Benefits

• Provides a warm, relaxing, and uplifting aroma.

• Supports hormonal balance and helps relieve menstrual and menopausal discomfort.

• Promotes skin regeneration and improves skin elasticity.

• Reduces stress, anxiety, and nervous tension.

• Natural fixative for perfumery and fragrance applications.

• Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients.

Safety and Handling

• Clary sage essential oil is generally safe for topical and aromatic use.

• May cause drowsiness; avoid use when driving or operating machinery.

• Dilute before applying to skin; perform a patch test before use.

• For external use only; do not ingest.

• Store in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles) when handling.

• Shelf life: typically 24–36 months under recommended storage conditions.

Quality Assurance
Each batch is tested for purity, chemical composition (by GC-MS), and physical properties to ensure consistent quality and compliance with cosmetic and aromatherapy standards.