Melissa Essential Oil, 100% Natural, Aromatika

Melissa Essential Oil

INCI: Melissa Officinalis Oil
Manufacturer: Aromatika

Properties and Benefits

Melissa Essential Oil (also known as Lemon Balm oil) is a precious oil derived from the leaves and flowering tops of Melissa officinalis through steam distillation. It has a fresh, lemony scent with subtle floral notes that is simultaneously calming and uplifting. Its aroma is often described as cool, light, sweet, and slightly tangy, making it one of the most refined and valuable essential oils in aromatherapy.

This essential oil is ideal for emotional support—it soothes anxiety, relieves stress, and promotes a sense of optimism. It also stimulates concentration and mental clarity, making it helpful during periods of high mental demand. Melissa oil is especially useful during emotional distress, panic, or insomnia, and even helps the body adapt to new time zones or environments.

It also deodorizes and refreshes indoor spaces, and works as a natural insect repellent when diffused.

Cosmetic Benefits

Melissa oil is highly regarded in premium skincare and haircare products. It is particularly effective for oily, acne-prone, or problematic skin. It helps reduce enlarged pores, calms inflammation, and restores skin tone and firmness. It is also beneficial in lip care—helping restore their natural color and outline—and supports skin elasticity, especially useful in cases of cellulite or skin sagging.

In haircare, Melissa essential oil is suitable for oily hair prone to dandruff. It helps normalize sebum production, reduce the greasy appearance of hair, and promotes a fresh, clean scalp. It also enhances the overall tone and texture of hair, leaving it lighter and less prone to clumping.

Aromatherapy Uses

Melissa essential oil is known for its dual action—it both soothes and revitalizes. It is a great companion during periods of emotional imbalance, as it calms the nervous system and helps restore inner peace. It supports restful sleep, aligns natural biorhythms, and is helpful for overcoming nervous exhaustion.

Its use in aroma lamps or diffusers promotes emotional balance, enhances memory and focus, and gently uplifts the spirit.

Scent Profile and Oil Combinations

Melissa essential oil blends beautifully with:

• Floral oils: Lavender, neroli, rose, ylang-ylang, myrtle

• Citrus oils: Bergamot, orange, lemon

• Herbal/spicy oils: Marjoram, ginger, geranium, rosewood

Melissa oil mixed with:

• Rose or rosewood (1:1) – excellent for lip care

• Peppermint or linden blossom (1:1) – ideal for facial skincare

These blends can be used in massage, baths, saunas, and room scenting.

How to Use

• Cosmetic Enrichment: Add 3–5 drops of Melissa oil to 10 ml of base product (cream, lotion, toner, shampoo, or vegetable oil).

• Massage: Mix 3–4 drops with 1–2 tablespoons of a carrier oil (e.g., jojoba, almond, peach seed) or body cream.

• Baths: Add 5–8 drops to a bath (37–38 °C), pre-mixed with 1 tablespoon of an emulsifier (milk, honey, sea salt). Soak for 10–20 minutes.

• Sauna: Add 5–10 drops to a small container of hot water and place in the steam room.

• Room Scenting: Add 4–5 drops to an aroma lamp filled with water and light a candle. If no lamp is available, place a few drops on a tissue or into a cup of hot water on a radiator. Duration: 15–30 minutes.

Precautions

• For external use only.

• Always dilute before applying to skin.

• Avoid eye contact.

• Use with caution during pregnancy and in hot weather.

• May cause drowsiness at high doses.

• Individual sensitivity testing is recommended.

Storage

Store in a tightly sealed bottle, away from sunlight, at temperatures below +25 °C. Keep out of reach of children.