An extract of lemon balm flowers, leaves and stems, listed as a soothing and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a soothing and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.