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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Botanical Origin
Botanical name Melissa officinalis Botanic family Laminaceae Region of origin France Use part of the plant Leaves - Chemical Composition
Identification Proportions Lemon balm water 99.4 % Preservatives Potassium sorbate 0.2 % Sodium benzoate 0.2 % Citric acid 0.2 % Water used Osmosed water - Lemonbalm water is at 99.6% from natural origin.
- This water contains some hydrosoluble aromatic compounds from the plant and traces of essential oil.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Background
- LEMON BALM comes from South Europe. Foliage and flowers are the most used parts of the plant. The whole plant releases a lemony smell, slightly mentholated. Lemon balm is known for its relaxing properties in herbal tea, and is very efficient to cure indigestion ache, dental or joint problems. Using it rubbed, lemon balm leaf help to calm down insect bites, such as wasps or scorpions one.
- Benefits
- DNA PROTECTION
- PHOTOPROTECTION
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Function
- Photo-protective and antioxidant properties
Applications & Uses
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Use Level
- max. 100%
- Applications
- Anti-aging care
- Sun lotion products
- Photoprotective products for daily use
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Limpid liquid, Transparent liquid colorless to light yellow
- Soluble in
- Water, Glycols, Aqueous phase
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.98 - 1.02 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.330 - 1.350 | — | — |
| pH Value | 4.0 - 6.0 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aerobic Microorganisms | max. 100 | UFC/g | ISO 17516:2014(F) |
| Candida Albicans | Absence in 1g | — | ISO 17516:2014(F) |
| Escherichia coli | Absence in 1g | — | ISO 17516:2014(F) |
| Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | Absence in 1g | — | ISO 17516:2014(F) |
| Staphilococcus Aureus | Absence in 1g | — | ISO 17516:2014(F) |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Preservatives
- Potassium sorbate (0.2%), sodium benzoate (0.2%), citric acid (0.2%)
- Floral Waters Manufacturing Process
- Lemon balm water is obtained by steam distillation. During its manufacture, the aromatic compounds contained in lemon balm leaves are extracted by steam distillation and then recovered by decantation. The use of steam helps extract active plant principles without changing their nature, and without organic solvents or chemical treatments. This environmentally sound process helps preserve the biological properties and olfactory wealth of floral waters. Lemon balm water is truly “active”. Given that water is frequently the main component in cosmetic formulations, it can be fully or partially replaced by floral water to help boost the effectiveness of active ingredients and add a delicate fragrance to your natural formula. These transparent and colorless ingredients are easy to formulate and suitable for all skin types. Available in conventional form, lemon balm water is also offered in organic version.
- Growing Method
Harvesting Automated Sustainable agriculture Yes Organic culture No Local farmers collaboration Yes Fertilizer No CITES/Nagoya Not concerned Pesticides No Co-product No
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Capacity
- From 5 kg net
- Standard Packaging
- Opaque PEHD jerrycan
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- Storage
- Keep away from light, heat and humidity – Store at more than 20°C