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A monastery-garden plant with a long history
Common sage (Salvia officinalis) has been grown in monastery gardens since the Middle Ages; its essential oil contains mainly thujone, camphor and cineole. Our solid foot cream contains clary sage (Salvia sclarea) instead: its oil is distilled from the flowering herb and smells softer and slightly sweet. You'll find common sage in our Aloe Vera Soap – Eucalyptus & Sage.
Sage in our foot care
Sage and your skin type
In our products, sage oil is mainly there for its scent. Here is what that means for each skin type:
What does sage do in the formula?
Three properties that make sage a classic.
Scent
Linalyl acetate and linalool shape the scent of clary sage; thujone and camphor shape that of common sage.
Herbal trio
In the foot cream, clary sage complements the rosemary and eucalyptus oils.
Small amount
Essential oils come near the end of the ingredient list; in the foot cream, wax, butter and oils do the caring.
What can you use sage for?
Clary sage in the solid foot cream
Eucalyptus & Sage soap for your body
A herbal, spicy note in skincare
In toothpastes and mouthwashes
Eucalyptus & Sage soap for washing your hands
Sage pairs especially well with …
The classic herbal partners for foot care.
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