A powder of ground lemon balm leaves, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Melissa officinalis leaf powder is the powder obtained from the ground leaves of lemon balm, Melissa officinalis of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning 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 particle size of the powder. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.