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Clary Sage Oil
Salvia Sclarea Oil · Salvia Sclarea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Essential oil commonly cited as contraindicated during pregnancy. Not advised on the face in the first and second trimester.
What it does
Clary sage is one of several essential oils flagged in obstetric and dermatologic guidance as contraindicated during pregnancy because of its hormone-influencing effects (it's traditionally used to induce labor). Outside pregnancy, it's a mild calming-aroma essential oil with limited dermatologic evidence.
The evidence, graded
expert consensusSeveral essential-oil constituents have documented reproductive toxicity and should be avoided in pregnancy — most notably trans-sabinyl acetate, thujone, camphor, pulegone, and methyl salicylate. Oils rich in these (juniper savin, hyssop, sweet fennel, thuja, Spanish lavender, Dalmatian sage, clary sage, high-camphor rosemary) are commonly listed for avoidance. Read INCI lists; essential oils often appear under fragrance.Dosoky 2021 · International Journal of Molecular Sciences ↗
moderateCommon sensitivity and contact-allergy triggers in skincare include fragrance (the most-cited cosmetic allergen), essential oils, denatured alcohol, and certain preservatives (methylisothiazolinone, formaldehyde-releasers). Patch test new products on the inner forearm for 48–72 hours before face-wide use.Warshaw 2020 · Dermatitis ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
Also known as
salvia sclarea oil
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