Collection: Lemon Balm

Botanicals & Herbs

Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm is a fragrant herb in the mint family, native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, that has naturalized across much of Europe where it grows freely in gardens, hedgerows, and along roadsides. Its gentle lemon scent, released when the leaves are bruised, has made it a beloved herb in French and European cottage garden traditions for centuries. The Carmelite nuns of Paris famously distilled it into Eau de Mélisse, a tonic used since the 17th century.

Rich in rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and volatile aromatic compounds, lemon balm brings a bright, calming botanical character to our formulas along with genuine antioxidant and skin-comfort properties.

How It Works

Lemon balm's rosmarinic acid content provides potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, helping to neutralize free radicals and calm reactive skin. Its flavonoids contribute additional antioxidant protection, while its natural tannins provide gentle astringency. Its aromatic compounds contribute a fresh, citrus-herbal character to formulas that is distinctly French in its botanical lightness.

Skin Character

Character: Calming, antioxidant-rich, gently brightening
Best for: Sensitive, reactive, or stressed skin

For external use only. As with all new products, we recommend a patch test before first use. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.