A distilled water from lemon balm used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water is, according to CosIng, an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, face mists, creams and other water-based 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 label does not show the amount used or how much of the plant’s volatile constituents the water contains.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.