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MELISSA OFFICINALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM VESICLES

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Plant vesicles from lemon balm containing volatile oils and phenolic compounds that help calm skin inflammation and reduce redness.

Melissa Officinalis vesicles are subcellular lipid compartments isolated from the flowers, leaves, and stems of lemon balm. They naturally encapsulate volatile oils (citronellal, geranial, neral) and rosmarinic acid, a potent phenolic antioxidant. The vesicle structure may facilitate delivery of these compounds to skin. Rosmarinic acid inhibits lipoxygenase and modulates prostaglandin synthesis, providing anti-inflammatory action. Emerging delivery technology in botanical cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Redness reduction
  • Antioxidant
  • Calming reactive skin

Known concerns

  • Limited long-term safety data for topical vesicle formulations
  • Mild contact allergen in susceptible individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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