Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Melissa Officinalis Leaf/Stem Oil
What does it do?
Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil?
Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Melissa Officinalis Leaf/Stem Oil
Is Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil do in cosmetic products?
Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Melissa Officinalis Leaf/stem Oil is 84082-61-1 (generic), 8014-71-9 (generic).
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/10/2020