An aqueous distillate from lemon balm leaves, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Melissa officinalis leaf water is, according to CosIng, the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in toners, creams and other water-based skin care 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.
As a distillate of 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.