Ingredient

melissa officinalis leaf extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is

Melissa officinalis leaf extract, or lemon balm, is a botanical used for its calming, antioxidant character.

What it does

It provides antioxidant support and a soothing feel, and is often included in products aimed at comfort and a fresh, herbal sensory quality.

Typical use

Found at low levels in toners, serums, moisturisers and soothing masks.

Who it suits / good to know

Popular in products for stressed or sensitive-feeling skin, though it does carry a natural herbal aroma.

Safety

Graded low risk as a botanical extract that is generally well tolerated. As it is aromatic, patch-test before regular use if you are fragrance-sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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