Lemon Balm

Name: Velvet Cleansing Milk
Brand: Clarins
SKU: CS00928241
Rating: 4.34 (568 reviews)

Lemon balm

INCI nomenclature

Melissa officinalis leaf extract

Soothing

The power of plants

This subshrub can reach 30-90cm in height and grows in tufts. Lemon Balm is a perennial plant that is farmed or grows wild in the woods, alongside roadways, hedgerows and other cool areas. The plant has hairy stems toward the top and have rough, waffle-like leaves that emit a lemon scent. It has white or pink flowers which bloom in the summer and last until October. The Greek word for lemon balm, ‘melissa’ means ‘bee’. Which is quite the coincidence since bees love this plant’s flowers and after taking up their nectar, make a delicious honey.

Skincare benefits of Lemon balm

In cosmetics, organic Lemon balm helps calm, soothe and soften the skin.

Responsible sourcing

Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based active ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Our Lemon balm extract is organically certified and obtained using a natural and environmentally friendly extraction process.