Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice

INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM JUICE

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

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction; Melissa officinalis preparations are GRAS for food use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Low risk overall; may contain trace levels of citral and other terpenes that can sensitize extremely reactive skin. Fresh-pressed juice (not distilled) retaining water-soluble polyphenols, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids; delivers a mild lemon-herbal scent

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice safe in cosmetics?

Low risk overall; may contain trace levels of citral and other terpenes that can sensitize extremely reactive skin. Fresh-pressed juice (not distilled) retaining water-soluble polyphenols, rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids; delivers a mild lemon-herbal scent The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice allowed in the EU?

Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice do in cosmetics?

Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-61-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice?

not established 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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