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Product Description
Melissa Essential Oil is pure, natural melissa (lemon balm) oil, steam distilled from the leaves. It has a fresh, lemony and herbaceous aroma. One of the rarest and most costly herbal oils.
Used in fine fragrance, skin care and natural perfumery. Blends well with rose, neroli, lavender and citrus.
INCI Listing: Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Always dilute before use; refer to the IFRA certificate and SDS for maximum use levels.
Frequently asked questions
What is melissa essential oil?
Melissa, or lemon balm, oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Melissa officinalis and is of Bulgarian origin. It is one of the rarest and most costly herbal oils, because the plant yields very little oil.
What does melissa oil smell like?
Fresh, lemony and herbaceous, softer and greener than true citrus oils. It blends well with rose, neroli, lavender and citrus.
What is melissa oil used for?
Fine fragrance, natural perfumery and premium skincare, where a small amount adds a fresh, uplifting herbal-lemon note. The SDS, IFRA documentation and full specification are available on request.
What pack sizes are available?
From 10 ml up to 1 kg, all priced online.
Specifications
| INCI Name | Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Melissa officinalis |
| Plant Part | Leaves |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation |
| Odour | Fresh, lemony, herbaceous |
| Function | Fragrance, Masking |
| Applications | Fine fragrance, Natural perfumery, Facial and body skincare, Bath and massage oils, Diffuser blends |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free |
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
Product Description
Melissa Essential Oil is pure, natural melissa (lemon balm) oil, steam distilled from the leaves. It has a fresh, lemony and herbaceous aroma. One of the rarest and most costly herbal oils.
Used in fine fragrance, skin care and natural perfumery. Blends well with rose, neroli, lavender and citrus.
INCI Listing: Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Always dilute before use; refer to the IFRA certificate and SDS for maximum use levels.
Frequently asked questions
What is melissa essential oil?
Melissa, or lemon balm, oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Melissa officinalis and is of Bulgarian origin. It is one of the rarest and most costly herbal oils, because the plant yields very little oil.
What does melissa oil smell like?
Fresh, lemony and herbaceous, softer and greener than true citrus oils. It blends well with rose, neroli, lavender and citrus.
What is melissa oil used for?
Fine fragrance, natural perfumery and premium skincare, where a small amount adds a fresh, uplifting herbal-lemon note. The SDS, IFRA documentation and full specification are available on request.
What pack sizes are available?
From 10 ml up to 1 kg, all priced online.
Specifications
| INCI Name | Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Melissa officinalis |
| Plant Part | Leaves |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation |
| Odour | Fresh, lemony, herbaceous |
| Function | Fragrance, Masking |
| Applications | Fine fragrance, Natural perfumery, Facial and body skincare, Bath and massage oils, Diffuser blends |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free |
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
