Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water

INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER

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

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very low risk; hydrosol contains only trace volatile compounds, so allergen load is far lower than the essential oil. Aqueous by-product (hydrosol) of steam distillation; gentle, mild lemony aroma; suitable as a water-phase replacement in emulsions and as a standalone toner

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

essential-oil potential-allergen eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Very low risk; hydrosol contains only trace volatile compounds, so allergen load is far lower than the essential oil. Aqueous by-product (hydrosol) of steam distillation; gentle, mild lemony aroma; suitable as a water-phase replacement in emulsions and as a standalone toner The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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

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

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

Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water functions as: Skin conditioning. 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 Water?

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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