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Botanical / plant-cell biotech active

MELISSA OFFICINALIS CALLUS LYSATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A lemon balm plant-cell lysate produced by callus culture, valued for antioxidant rosmarinic acid and polyphenols. Published research shows protection against UV and blue-light oxidative stress with a low risk profile.

Skin benefits

  • Plant-cell culture rich in rosmarinic acid and polyphenols
  • Antioxidant defense against UV, blue light, and IR stress
  • Supports skin barrier and reduces oxidative damage
  • Sustainable biotech alternative to wild-harvested extracts

Known concerns

  • Lamiaceae-family botanical can rarely sensitize
  • Batch-to-batch variation in active polyphenols

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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