Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water

INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF WATER

CAS Number
84082-61-1 (same plant source)
Function
Skin conditioning, tonic, fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; no specific CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance allergen declaration obligations apply if citral, geraniol, or linalool exceed thresholds, though unlikely at hydrosol concentrations. Preservation is critical as hydrosols are microbiologically vulnerable.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance allergen declaration obligations apply if citral, geraniol, or linalool exceed thresholds, though unlikely at hydrosol concentrations. Preservation is critical as hydrosols are microbiologically vulnerable. The EU classifies Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water allowed in the EU?

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

What does Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water do in cosmetics?

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-61-1 (same plant source).

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

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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