MELISSA OIL

Melissa oil is a volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of the lemon balm or lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) plant. This oil has a pleasant lemon-like scent and relaxing properties. It has been used in personal care products throughout history.

What's in Melissa Oil?

Citral

It is a component.

Citronellal

It is a monoterpene aldehyde.

Geraniol

It is a monoterpene alcohol.

Linalool

It is a sedative component.

β-caryophyllene

It is a compound with the chemical formula C₁₅H₂₄.

Neral and Geranial

They are lemon-scented aldehydes.

Melissa Oil Usage Areas

Aromatherapy

It can be preferred in aromatherapy applications.

Skin Care

It can be used to soothe problematic skin.

Hair Care

It can be added to hair care products.

Massage Oil

Thanks to its relaxing properties, it can be preferred in massage therapies.

Safety and Warnings

May cause skin irritation at high concentrations; therefore it should be tested on a small area of skin first.