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Is salvia sclarea oil safe during pregnancy?

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salvia sclarea oil
LOW RISK
87
/100
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Is salvia sclarea oil safe during pregnancy?
No EU Annex II/III listing or harmonised reproductive (H360/H361) CLP entry was found for Salvia sclarea (clary sage) essential/seed oil, and no authoritative CIR or SCCS safety assessment flags reproductive hazard. Primary literature shows bioactive constituent sclareol has pharmacologic activity and in vitro/in vivo effects (possible SERM-like or other endocrine‑related activity) but no clear animal or human developmental/reproductive toxicity demonstrating teratogenicity or fertility effects. ECHA registration and supplier SDSs report skin sensitisation (H317) and aquatic hazards (H412) but not harmonised repro classification. Sources: ECHA substance pages; CosIng entries; PubMed studies on sclareol (see sources).
Is salvia sclarea oil safe while breastfeeding?
Same evidence base as pregnancy: no harmonised reproductive/breastfeeding hazard or regulatory ban. Sclareol shows biological activity in vitro and in animals (mechanistic signal only), but no confirmed human lactation/infant harm data. Topical use can result in low but measurable systemic absorption, so exposure is non‑zero. Regulatory SDSs do not list reproductive classification. See sources.
Is salvia sclarea oil safe for baby skin?
No infant‑specific reproductive or developmental hazard data were identified and no EU cosmetic ban/restriction exists for Salvia sclarea oil. Mechanistic concern remains theoretical (sclareol activity) so m=1. Per instruction, exposure for infants is increased by +1 because topical application to baby skin gives higher systemic absorption relative to adults; therefore e=2 (adult e=1 → baby e=2). Skin sensitisation risk (H317 reported in SDS/registrations) means topical irritation/allergy risk may be higher in infants, but that does not change h/m scoring without infant‑specific repro evidence.
How does VeriMom score salvia sclarea oil?
VeriMom scores salvia sclarea oil at 87/100 (low risk) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to salvia sclarea oil?
See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to salvia sclarea oil based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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