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Sage Extract

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract

A soothing, sebum-balancing scalp botanical — it does not darken grey hair.

About This Ingredient

An infusion of polyphenols and tannins for imbalanced scalps. In an independent randomised trial, sage gel healed mucosal lesions roughly twice as fast as a steroid comparator (Abbasi, BMC Oral Health 2023) — the receipt behind its soothing class.

The mechanism: astringent tannins moderate surface oil; ursolic acid calms perifollicular micro-irritation.

What it does not do: sage does not darken grey hair — independent work shows sage extract suppresses melanin synthesis in skin models (Kubo, PLoS ONE 2025). The grey story in this line is oxidative-defence support, not colour restoration.

Key Benefits

Color Shield

Protects melanin from UV‑driven oxidation, keeping dark tones deep, vibrant, and fade‑resistant.
Sebum Balance

Astringent tannins moderate surface oil without stripping — a traditional mechanism, stated as such.
Follicular Anti‑Inflammatory

Reduces perifollicular microinflammation, creating a stable, healthy environment for continuous growth.
Natural Astringent

Tannins gently tighten the pore without drying, balancing combination scalps with botanical precision.