Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder

INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF POWDER

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

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no 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

Minimal risk; dried and milled botanical; low allergen potential due to absence of concentrated volatile fraction. Ground dried leaves retaining polyphenols (rosmarinic acid) and fiber; provides gentle mechanical exfoliation and green-herbal aesthetics; water-activatable antioxidant delivery

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

Minimal risk; dried and milled botanical; low allergen potential due to absence of concentrated volatile fraction. Ground dried leaves retaining polyphenols (rosmarinic acid) and fiber; provides gentle mechanical exfoliation and green-herbal aesthetics; water-activatable antioxidant delivery The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-61-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Powder?

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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