Sage Hydrosol

INCI: Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water

Sage hydrosol is the aromatic water obtained from steam distillation of Salvia officinalis leaves.
In cosmetics, it is valued for its strong purifying, astringent, and deodorizing properties—especially for oily skin and scalp care.

1. Cosmetic Functions

• Skin-conditioning agent
• Astringent & clarifying
• Sebum-regulating
• Deodorizing & refreshing
• Supportive antimicrobial (not a preservative)

2. Skin Benefits

• Oily & acne-prone skin
• Helps control excess oil
• Minimizes appearance of pores
• Supports clearer-looking skin

Combination skin

• Balances oily areas when blended with gentler hydrosols

3. Hair & Scalp Benefits

• Regulates oily scalp
• Helps reduce dandruff and scalp odor
• Strengthens hair appearance

4. Typical Usage Levels

• Product Type Recommended Level
• Facial toners 20–60%
• Facial mists 30–80%
• Creams & lotions 5–40% (water phase)
• Cleansers & shampoos 10–40%
• Scalp sprays & hair tonics 40–100%
• Deodorant sprays 50–100%

5. Best Hydrosol Blends

To soften sage’s strong astringency, blend with:

• Geranium hydrosol – balance & tone
• Rose hydrosol – hydration & softness
• Chamomile hydrosol – calming
• Lavender hydrosol – soothing & balancing

6. Compatible Cosmetic Ingredients

• Humectants: glycerin, propylene glycol, panthenol
• Actives: niacinamide, zinc PCA, caffeine
• Soothing agents: allantoin, aloe vera
• Botanicals: rosemary, green tea, nettle
• Surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, glucosides

7. Example Formulations

A. Oil-Control Facial Toner

• Sage hydrosol – 40%
• Geranium hydrosol – 40%
• Glycerin – 3%
• Niacinamide – 3%
• Preservative – q.s.

B. Oily Scalp Tonic

• Sage hydrosol – 60%
• Rosemary hydrosol – 30%
• Panthenol – 2%
• Zinc PCA – 0.5%
• Preservative – q.s.

C. Natural Deodorant Spray

• Sage hydrosol – 70%
• Witch hazel hydrosol – 25%
• Glycerin – 2%
• Preservative – q.s.

8. Preservation & Stability

Hydrosols require preservation once opened or formulated

Recommended preservatives:

• Liquid Germall Plus
• Geogard ECT
• Phenoxyethanol + Ethylhexylglycerin
• Ideal pH range: 4.5–6.5