Melissa Officinalis Hydrosol ●
TL;DR. It primarily acts as an aromatic water-phase ingredient, adding a light botanical scent while serving as part of the formula’s solvent base.
What does Melissa Officinalis Hydrosol do in a cosmetic formula?
It primarily acts as an aromatic water-phase ingredient, adding a light botanical scent while serving as part of the formula’s solvent base.
Is Melissa Officinalis Hydrosol clean?
It is generally viewed as a low-concern botanical ingredient, with the main watchpoint being trace natural fragrance allergens that can matter for very reactive skin.
Is Melissa Officinalis Hydrosol sustainable?
It is plant-derived and made as the water fraction from steam distillation, often alongside essential-oil production. It is expected to be readily biodegradable, with sustainability depending mostly on agricultural practices, water use, and preservative choice.
Is Melissa Officinalis Hydrosol COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and can be used in COSMOS-organic formulas when the source material and processing meet standard requirements. Its fit with Green Chemistry is strong when sourced from responsibly grown biomass and produced by simple steam distillation, with minimal solvent burden and good biodegradability.
How does Melissa Officinalis Hydrosol work chemically?
This material is mostly water with very low levels of dissolved volatile terpenes, phenolics, and other plant-derived aroma compounds. It is typically used as a partial or full water-phase replacement, needs a compatible preservative system, and is best formulated in the mildly acidic to neutral range where most water-based skin care systems are stable.
Last updated 2026-05-13