♥ Certified organic Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil — steam-distilled from the flowering tops and leaves, cultivated in the Drôme, France. Distinguished by its warm, musky, and subtly herbaceous fragrance, Clary Sage is one of aromatherapy's most revered botanicals for feminine wellness and emotional balance. Rich in linalyl acetate (up to 75%) and linalool, it delivers a deeply relaxing, antispasmodic action on both the nervous system and smooth muscle tissue — and is uniquely prized for its estrogen-like properties, making it an exceptional ally across all stages of the female hormonal cycle.

⚖️ Estrogen-like & Hormonal Balancing — attributed to the presence of sclareol, a diterpene alcohol that mimics estrogenic activity; supports hormonal equilibrium, eases menstrual irregularities, and provides meaningful relief during perimenopause and menopause — including hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Use only under medical supervision.
🧘 Relaxing & Antidepressant — deeply calms the nervous system; reduces stress, anxiety, and nervous tension; promotes emotional clarity and a sense of inner peace.
💪 Antispasmodic — through the synergy of linalyl acetate and linalool, it relaxes smooth and skeletal muscles; relieves menstrual cramps, digestive spasms, and muscular tension.
💧 Sebum Regulator & Skin Tonic — balances oily skin and scalp; its regenerating and toning qualities help reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve overall skin texture.
🦠 Antifungal & Antibacterial — combats scalp dandruff and superficial skin conditions; purifies and supports a healthy scalp environment.
🦵 Circulatory Tonic & Diuretic — supports venous return and lymphatic drainage when massaged onto the legs; beneficial for heavy legs and fluid retention.
🔥 Aphrodisiac — its deeply sensual, balsamic warmth is grounding and confidence-inspiring; long recognized as a natural tonic for emotional and sensual well-being.

✨ Quality

• Therapy-grade. Food-grade.
• Certified organic by Bureau Veritas.
• HEBBD & HECT certified: 100% pure, natural, complete, and chemotyped.
• HVE-certified (Haute Valeur Environnementale).
• Population lavender cultivated at Chamaloc, Drôme Provençale — family-owned distillery harvesting at altitude since the 1930s.

✨ Therapeutic Properties

Calming · Relaxing · Balancing · Anti-depressive · Sleep-inducing · Muscle relaxant · Anti-spasmodic · Anti-septic · Purifying · Fragrance

✨ Mind & Emotional Wellbeing

Clary Sage is one of aromatherapy's most celebrated nervines and emotional regulators. Its exceptionally high linalyl acetate content — among the highest of any essential oil — gives it a profound, fast-acting anxiolytic and euphoric quality that distinguishes it from common lavenders. It calms the central nervous system without sedating the mind, making it ideal for stress, anxiety, mood swings, and emotional turbulence. Clary Sage is particularly prized for its ability to ease nervous tension while simultaneously uplifting mood and restoring a sense of serenity and peace of mind. It supports deep, restorative sleep by quieting mental chatter and promoting genuine relaxation — not mere drowsiness.

✨ Body & Physical Relief

Clary Sage has a long-established role in supporting the female reproductive system. Its sclareol content — a diterpene alcohol with estrogen-like activity — makes it one of the most effective natural allies for menstrual cycle regulation, PMS, and hormonal mood fluctuations. Its potent anti-spasmodic and muscle-relaxant properties provide meaningful relief from menstrual cramps, muscle tension, and joint discomfort. It also supports circulatory tone, helps ease heavy legs, and has demonstrated antifungal and detoxifying activity. Its libido-enhancing reputation in traditional aromatherapy is well-supported by its hormonal affinity and euphoric nervous system action.

✨ Skin & Scalp Care

Clary Sage is a standout in cosmetic aromatherapy for its sebum-regulating and skin-rebalancing properties. It is particularly effective for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, where it helps mattify, purify, and refine pores without stripping the skin's natural barrier. Its regenerating and anti-aging action supports cell renewal and skin tone, while its soothing quality calms reactive or sensitized complexions. On the scalp, it regulates excess sebum, combats dandruff, and stimulates microcirculation to support healthy hair growth — making it equally valuable in scalp and haircare formulations.

✨ Aromatic & Cosmetic Use

With its rich, warm, herbaceous-musky scent, Clary Sage is a prized fragrance ingredient in natural perfumery and cosmetic formulations. It blends beautifully into serums, facial oils, body massage blends, and hair care products. In diffusion and inhalation, it creates an atmosphere of calm clarity and emotional openness — ideal for meditation, stress-relief rituals, and evening wind-down routines.

✨ Scent Notes

Middle/heart · Base

✨ Scent Profile

Herbaceous · Aromatic · Floral · Soft · Woody · Musky · Warm · Balsamic · Sensuous

✨ Usage Recommendations

• Hormonal balance: supports menstrual cycle regulation, eases cramps, and helps with PMS symptoms
• Skin & scalp care: regulates sebum, mattifies oily skin, and rebalances oily or combination scalp
• Emotional support: relieves stress, anxiety, and mood swings; promotes relaxation and serenity
• Sleep & nervous system: calms the nervous system, improves sleep quality, and fosters peace of mind
• Muscle & joint relief: eases muscle tension, joint discomfort, and supports circulatory health
• Hair care: strengthens oily and combination hair, supports scalp rebalancing

✨ Target Group

Adults · Teens.

✨ Pairs Well With

• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — for deep relaxation, sleep support, and soothing skin blends.
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) — for hormonal balance, sebum regulation, and uplifting emotional blends.
• Bergamot — for stress relief, mood-lifting, and calming diffusion blends.
• Ylang Ylang — for libido support, serenity, and sensual massage blends.
• Cedarwood — for scalp rebalancing, hair strengthening, and grounding emotional support.
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. camphor) — for muscle relief, circulatory support, and detoxifying massage.

✨ Recommended Uses

Spray · Inhalation · Diffusion · Skin application · Cosmetic ingredient · Massage.

✨ Body Areas & Systems

All Body · Face · Nervous System & Mind · Muscles · Emotions & Sleep · Joints · Back · Skin · Scalp · Legs · Endocrine System · Circulatory & Lymphatic.

✨ Skin Types

Oily · Combination.

✨ Hair Types

Oily · Combination (oily roots, dry tips).

✨ Skincare Goals

Regulating · Regenerating · Anti-aging · Anti-wrinkle · Toning · Mattifying · Smoothing · Rebalancing · Purifying · Soothing.

✨ Mentalcare Goals

Stress · Anxiety · Relaxation · Sleep quality · Mood swings · Serenity · Peace of Mind · Nerve-balancing · Uplifting / mood boost.

✨ Other Goals

Menstrual Cycle · Libido · Heavy legs · Circulatory/tension · Improves microcirculation · Muscles/joints · Anti-fungal · Detoxifying.

⚠️ Always perform a patch test before first use. Read the Precautions section carefully before applying.

• Therapy-grade.
• Certified organic by Bureau Veritas.
• HEBBD & HECT certified: 100% pure, natural, complete, and chemotyped.
• HVE-certified (Haute Valeur Environnementale).
• Population lavender cultivated at Chamaloc, Drôme Provençale — family-owned distillery harvesting at altitude since the 1930s.

🧪 INCI

• SALVIA SCLAREA OIL*.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Latin name: Salvia sclarea.
• Other names: Clary, clary sage.
• Botanical family: Lamiaceae.
• Part used: Flowering tops · Leaves.
• Origin: Cultivated and distilled in the Drôme Provençale, France.
• Status: Therapy-grade.

⚗️ Active ingredients*

• Linalyl Acetate (up to 75%).
• Linalool.
• Sclareol.

*From organic farming.

🌿 Allergens***

• LINALOOL.
• LINALYL ACETATE.
• GERANIOL.
• LIMONENE.
• COUMARIN.
• CITRONELLOL.
• BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE.

***Potential Allergens (naturally present in some essential oils) according to Annex III to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

👃 Organoleptic characteristics

• Appearance: clear, mobile liquid.
• Color: colorless to pale yellow.
• Odor: warm, musky, herbaceous, with sweet balsamic and subtly floral undertones — characteristic of Salvia sclarea.
• Intensity: medium to strong.
• Tenacity: excellent — long-lasting dry-down with a warm, amber-like base note.

✨ The Feminine Essential Oil

Clary Sage essential oil stands apart for its rich, musky fragrance and its remarkable affinity with the female body. At the heart of its power lies sclareol — a naturally occurring molecule whose structure closely mirrors that of estrogens produced by the human body. This is why Clary Sage is described as “estrogen-mimetic”: it contains no hormones, yet binds to certain hormonal receptors, helping to regulate and compensate for hormonal decline. A true natural ally for feminine comfort, hormonal balance, and emotional well-being.

✨ What It Does

Clary Sage essential oil is prized in aromatherapy for its ability to ease premenstrual syndrome, soothe menopausal discomforts — including hot flashes and hormonal imbalances — and support overall cycle regularity. In dermatology, it is valued for its regenerating and toning qualities, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines while regulating sebum production to address oily skin and hair.

✨ Did You Know?

In Latin, salvia means “to heal” or “to save.” According to ancient Greek legend, Zeus himself was nursed by the goat Amalthea beside a bush of sage — said to have imbued her milk with divine power. Known in Roman mythology as the “Plant of Jupiter” and the “Sacred Herb,” sage was revered across Etruscan, Greek, and Roman cultures for its protective and purifying virtues, and its ability to cultivate spiritual wisdom and maturity.

Through the Middle Ages, it was cultivated in European monastery gardens, used by monks to treat a wide range of ailments — considered simply “good for everything.” A staple of the traditional curé’s garden, Clary Sage has been grown for centuries, and was even recommended for royal estates by Charlemagne himself in the Capitulare de Villis (late 8th – early 9th century).

✨ A Timeless Natural Treasure

From the sacred gardens of Antiquity to medieval monastery walls, Clary Sage has carried its wisdom across the centuries. Today, it remains a cornerstone of aromatherapy — offering a versatile, effective, and deeply rooted response for women at every stage of life: from menstrual comfort to the serenity of menopause, and from skin balance to emotional equilibrium. Yet its very potency demands respect — its hormonal influence calls for mindful, informed use.

🌿 What Is the Difference Between Clary Sage and Common Sage?

Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) features persistent, grey-green leaves with a slightly downy texture. Its flowers are typically blue, violet, or white.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) is distinguished by its large green leaves — sometimes with a violet hue — and its robust, sturdy stems.

Clary Sage and Common Sage both belong to the Lamiaceae family — the same botanical family as Lavender, Thyme, and Rosemary. Both are plants of the Salvia genus with a fairly similar chemical composition, except when it comes to their essential oils, which have very distinct indications and — above all — very different safety profiles.

Beyond its potentially estrogen-like effect, Clary Sage essential oil (Salvia sclarea) is relatively gentle in use, valued for its relaxing and antispasmodic properties — particularly for menstrual discomfort and stress relief. Common Sage essential oil (Salvia officinalis), on the other hand, is far more potent and contains a high concentration of thujone, a substance that is potentially neurotoxic and abortifacient. In France, it is banned from public sale and its use is restricted to healthcare professionals.

✨ Storage Recommendations

• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Always close the bottle tightly.

⚠️ Regarding The Information Presented Here

The information presented here is for educational purposes only. It is a summary of our interpretations of the various works on aromatherapy we have studied. It should not under any circumstances be considered as medical advice. If you intend to use this essential oil for therapeutic purposes, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

• Danièle Festy, The Illustrated Guide to Essential Oils, Leduc Publishing.
• The Complete Guide to Essential Oils, Hydrosols and Vegetable Oils, DBS Cosmétique Vallée.
• Botanical data: Salvia sclarea, family Lamiaceae.
• History & Tradition — Latin etymology: Salvia (to heal or to save). Historical heritage: Charlemagne's Capitulare de Villis (8th–9th century).

📋 Notice

• Test the essential oil before first use: apply two drops in the crook of the elbow and leave for at least 48 hours to check for any skin reaction.
• Follow storage conditions carefully to prevent oxidation, which can lead to the formation of sensitizing secondary compounds.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
• Do not confuse Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) with Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) — their biochemical profiles and safety considerations are entirely different. Common Sage contains thujone, a potent neurotoxic ketone absent in Clary Sage.

🖐️ Skin Application

• Always dilute in a carrier oil before applying to the skin — a dilution of 2–5% is recommended for adults.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and broken or irritated skin.
• Prolonged or undiluted use may cause skin sensitization, increasing the risk of allergic reactions over time — particularly due to the linalyl acetate and linalool content.
• Not recommended for use on children or sensitive individuals without prior medical advice.

🚫 Contraindications

⚠️ Formally contraindicated in the following populations — consult a qualified healthcare professional before any use:

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Clary Sage contains sclareol, a diterpene alcohol with documented estrogen-like activity. It is formally contraindicated throughout pregnancy and during breastfeeding due to its hormone-disrupting potential and risk of uterine stimulation.
• Children: not recommended for use in children of any age due to the hormonal activity of sclareol and the potency of the ester-rich composition.
• People with epilepsy or a history of convulsive disorders: although Clary Sage does not contain camphor or thujone, its high ester content (linalyl acetate) exerts a strong neurological action and should be used with caution in individuals with seizure disorders.
• People with a personal or family history of hormone-dependent cancers (breast, uterine, ovarian, prostate): the estrogenic activity of sclareol is a formal contraindication. Medical supervision is mandatory.
• People with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or other estrogen-sensitive conditions: avoid use without explicit medical clearance.
• Avoid combining with alcohol: Clary Sage essential oil may potentiate the sedative effects of alcohol and certain medications (anxiolytics, sedatives).

🌿 Allergens***

• LINALOOL.
• LINALYL ACETATE.
• GERANIOL.
• LIMONENE.
• COUMARIN.
• CITRONELLOL.
• BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE.

***Potential Allergens (naturally present in some essential oils) according to Annex III to EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.