Melissa Officinalis Extract

INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
84082-61-1
Function
Skin conditioning, tonic, fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR review specific to Melissa; not restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Declare fragrance allergens (citral, citronellal, geraniol, linalool) per Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 if above thresholds; avoid high concentrations in sun-exposed products due to phototoxicity potential from citral.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa Officinalis Extract safe in cosmetics?

Declare fragrance allergens (citral, citronellal, geraniol, linalool) per Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 if above thresholds; avoid high concentrations in sun-exposed products due to phototoxicity potential from citral. The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Melissa Officinalis Extract allowed in the EU?

Melissa Officinalis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melissa Officinalis Extract do in cosmetics?

Melissa Officinalis Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-61-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Melissa Officinalis Extract?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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