Melissa
Certified Organic Essential Oil, 1 ml
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Origin: South Africa
Part of Plant: Flowering Tops & Leaves
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Description & Scent Profile:
Steam-distilled from the delicate leaves and flowering tops of Melissa officinalis (commonly known as Lemon Balm), certified organic Melissa is one of the rarest, most precious essential oils in aromatherapy. Featuring a bright, radiant, fresh lemon-herb aroma with soft floral undertones, it is rich in naturally occurring Citral, Geraniol, and beta-Caryophyllene. Highly prized in luxury lip balms and botanical skincare, Melissa deeply soothes delicate or weather-tested skin around the lips and face while providing a profoundly comforting, uplifting aroma that dispels acute emotional distress, calms nervous tension, and restores quiet inner harmony.
Key Botanical, Cosmetic & Mindful Benefits:
Soothing Lip & Delicate Skin Care: Intensely comforts, cools, and protects sensitive, dry, or weather-chaffed skin around the lips, making it an essential ingredient for nourishing lip balms and protective facial oils.
Restorative & Comforting Aromatherapy: Gently softens intense emotional strain, shock, and acute stress, surrounding the senses with uplifting warmth, optimism, and emotional grounding.
Centring & Restful Bedtime Support: Quiets an overactive mind, calms nervous restlessness, and prepares body and mind for peaceful, undisturbed evening rest.
Radiant & Refreshing Complexion Care: Refines and balances surface oiliness, helping leave complexions looking clear, smooth, and vibrant.
Best Ways to Experience:
Nourishing Soothing Lip Balm: Pre-mix 1 drop of Melissa with 1 drop of Rosehip seed oil and 10 ml of melted jojoba oil or beeswax base. Pour into lip tins for an intensely soothing, protective daily lip treatment.
Uplifting Heart-Centred Pulse-Point Touch: Pre-mix 1 drop in 10 ml of Jojoba oil in a glass roll-on bottle. Apply to wrists, temples, or collarbones during times of emotional overwhelm for immediate sensory comfort.
Soothing Evening Bath Ritual: Pre-mix 1 drop of Melissa with 1 tablespoon of honey or Epsom salts and stir into warm bathwater to melt away nervous exhaustion before bed.
Refreshing Steam Inhalation: Place 1 drop into a bowl of steaming hot water. Drape a towel over your head and breathe deeply for 3 minutes for a bright, clearheaded mental reset.
Aromatherapist's Tip: Melissa is exceptionally potent—it requires several tons of plant material to yield just one kilogram of essential oil! A single drop adds an enchanting, bright floral-citrus note to custom lip care, facial serums, and meditative scent blends.
