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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Often labeled as: Lemon Balm Extract

The calming, antiviral mint relative.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from Lemon Balm. It contains high levels of rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid, offering potent antiviral (great for cold sores) and anti-inflammatory benefits.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Calms stressed skin, provides strong antioxidant defense, and soothes breakouts.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Has a naturally fresh, very faint lemon-mint scent.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly acidic because it has "lemon" in the name.

The Science

It is a leafy herb, not a citrus fruit, and is completely non-acidic.