Lemon balm

Organic lemon balm

INCI name:

Melissa officinalis leaf extract

Part(s) of the plant used

Leaf

Soothing
Organic

The power of plants

Lemon balm is a perennial subshrub that is farmed or grows wild in the woods, along roads, hedgerows and other cool, shady areas. The plant can reach 30-90cm in height, and grows in tufts, with hairy stems toward the top, and rough, waffle-like leaves that emit a lemon scent. Its white or pink flowers bloom in the summer and last until October. The Greek word for lemon balm, “melissa,” which means ‘bee”—is perfectly fitting since bees love this plant’s flowers and make a delicious honey from the nectar. Organic lemon balm is grown at Domaine Clarins—our open air laboratory and farm in the French Alps— following a Good Practices Charter regarding wild harvesting, which respects nature and the plant.

Skincare benefits of Organic lemon balm

In cosmetics, organic* lemon balm helps calm, soothe and soften the skin. *Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848).

*Organic ingredients are produced in accordance with European regulation (CE 2018/848)

Responsible sourcing

Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based key ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our lemon balm extract is organic* and obtained using a natural and environmentally friendly extraction process.

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