Melissa essential oil is made of medicinal Melissa (Melissa officinalis Labiatae), using the method of steam distillation.

Melissa essential oil is characterised by a very intensive, pleasant, distinctive, soothing herbal scent.

Its soothing scent makes Melissa essential oil a popular choice for: relaxing baths, sea salt, personal hygiene, baby care and other products .

Methods and amounts of use:

Aromatic bath: essential oils are insoluble in water, thus dissolve 10-30 drops of essential oil mix in a glass of milk, kephir, yoghurt, cream, a tablespoon of plant oil or some honey and then pour the mixture into your bath.

Cream or lotion: put 10-15 drops of the essential oil mix into 1 spoon of unfragranced cream or lotion.

Hand cream or lotion: one-time use: 3 drops of essential oil mix in 1 teaspoon of plant oil.

After-shave lotion: 40 drops of essential oil mix into 120 ml of apple vinegar or vodka and 80 ml of distilled waster.

Massage: 10-15 drops of essential oil mix into 2 tablespoons of plant oil.

Sauna: 15 drops of essential oil mix into 10 l of hot water for soaking besoms.

Aromatic lamp: 4-5 drops for 5 sq. m. area. For daily use (don’t forget to add warm water).

Facial steam bath: 2-3 drops into 1 l hot water.

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products, identifies the following allergens:
Melissa essential oil contains citral, citronellol, eugenol, farnezol, geraniol, limonene and linalool.
Tonic (gives a sense of well-being on skin and hair.) / Masking flavouring (reduces or inhibits the odour or taste of the product.)

References
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3. S. Curtis “Essential Oils”, AURUM, London, 1996
4. R. Balz “The Healing Power of Essential Oils”, LOTUS LIGHT SHANGRI-LA, Twin Lakes, 1996
5. Л.ГДудченко, Г.П.Потебня, Н.А.Кривенко «Ароматерапия и аромамасаж», «Максимум», Киев, 1999