Melissa Hydrosol
INCI Melissa Officinalis Leaf Water
Overview
A soft, lemony-herbaceous hydrosol distilled from lemon balm.
What it is
Melissa Hydrosol is the water collected when Melissa officinalis, commonly called lemon balm, is steam-distilled. It carries a soft, lemony, herbaceous character.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Melissa officinalis is grown widely across Europe. The water that condenses during distillation is collected separately as the hydrosol.
What it does in a formulation
As a light, fragrant water, Melissa Hydrosol is used in place of some or all of the water in a formula, bringing a soft, lemony-herbaceous note into the finished product.
Why Lovebee uses it
Melissa has such a gentle, calming reputation, and its light lemony character makes it an easy, versatile note to build a soft formula around.
Good to know
- Vegan and entirely plant-derived.
Common questions
- What does Melissa Hydrosol smell like?
Soft, lemony, and herbaceous.
- Is Melissa the same as Lemongrass or Lemon Verbena?
No — Melissa officinalis, or lemon balm, is a distinct plant with its own character, though it shares a lemony quality with several other botanicals.
- Is Melissa Hydrosol vegan?
Yes — it’s a plant-derived ingredient with no animal inputs.
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