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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
High citral content makes it a notable fragrance allergen; can be irritating on sensitive or damaged skin; phototoxicity risk is minimal but patch-testing recommended. Volatile oil distilled exclusively from leaves; fresh citrus-lemon scent; reported soothing and calming effects on irritated skin
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Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
High citral content makes it a notable fragrance allergen; can be irritating on sensitive or damaged skin; phototoxicity risk is minimal but patch-testing recommended. Volatile oil distilled exclusively from leaves; fresh citrus-lemon scent; reported soothing and calming effects on irritated skin The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, masking, perfuming, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-61-1 / 8014-71-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil?
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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