Antioxidant
MELISSA OFFICINALIS MERISTEM CELL CULTURE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Lab-grown lemon balm cells used as a 'plant stem cell' active — provides rosmarinic-acid antioxidants without harvesting whole plants. Considered safe; efficacy claims rely mostly on supplier studies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lemon-balm-derived antioxidant
- Marketed as anti-ageing
- Vegan biotech sourcing
Known concerns
- Limited independent efficacy data
- Trace fragrance allergens (citral, citronellal)
- Composition varies by lab
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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