clary sage

noun \ ˈkler-ē- \

Definition of clary sage

: an aromatic mint (Salvia sclarea) of southern Europe that is widely cultivated especially as an ornamental — called also clary

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Hora has since added to her line two other face oils (a rose and frankincense option for dry skin, and a rosemary and clary sage one for combination skin), made entirely in-house at the company’s Greenpoint studio.

— kate guadagnino, New York Times, "Small-Batch Botanical Oils, Made in Brooklyn," 21 Dec. 2017
Sandalwood, neroli, and clary sage meld with gardenia, rose, and lotus flowers, making this $12 stocking-stuffer feel more exotic.

— jessica prince erlich, The Cut, "14 Natural Beauty Gifts for All Your Favorite Hippies," 19 Dec. 2017
This detoxifying treatment boasts clary sage, eucalyptus, and sweet almond oils to fortify and rejuvenate your hair from root to tip.

— joane amay, Allure, "The Best Products for Braids, Locs, and Other Protective Hairstyles," 7 Sep. 2017

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