Lemon Balm
AKA “Melissa, Melissa officinalis, Balm, Sweet Balm”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Lemon balm
AKA: Melissa, Melissa officinalis, Sweet Balm
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing | Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Lemon balm leaf extract from Croatia brings a refreshing, uplifting quality to skincare formulations, known for its aromatic and soothing properties.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to Croatia. Derived from lemon balm leaves (Melissa officinalis), a mint family plant native to southern Europe and cultivated in Croatia. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of dried leaves to obtain concentrated plant compounds.
Plant Source
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing | Fragrance
Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European and Middle Eastern medicine for over 2,000 years to calm nerves, improve digestion, and treat skin conditions. Medieval herbalists valued it as a topical treatment for wounds and as a fragrant ingredient in skincare preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR